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Off-Axis Aspheresare cutting-edge optical components that seamlessly combine off-axis optical design with the unique properties of aspherical surfaces. These elements are pivotal in high-precision optical systems, effectively overcoming the inherent limitations of traditional coaxial systems, such as central obscuration and inadequate aberration correction. With Bena Optics'  advanced design capabilities and precision manufacturing technologies, including single-point diamond turning (SPDT) and ion beam figuring (IBF), these off-axis aspheres deliver unparalleled optical performance, ensuring superior clarity and efficiency in a wide range of demanding applications.

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Features of Off-Axis Aspheres


Off-axis Design: Bena Optics possesses advanced off-axis optical design capabilities, offering a full-process solution from initial design to final manufacturing. This supports complex optical path layout requirements.

Aspheric Surface: Bena Optics employs technologies such as single-point diamond turning (SPDT) and ultra-precision polishing to achieve high-precision aspheric surface processing, ensuring surface shape errors are controlled at the nanometer level.

Eliminate Central Obscuration: Bena Optics' off-axis design technology can completely eliminate the central obscuration problem of traditional coaxial systems, significantly improving the light throughput and imaging contrast of optical systems.

High Image Quality Correction: Bena Optics'  aspheric technology can be optimized for specific application scenarios (such as high-resolution imaging or large field of view needs), significantly reducing aberrations.

Compact Design: Bena Optics provides a more compact design solution by reducing the number of optical components, which is particularly suitable for aerospace and portable device applications.

Flexible Optical Path Layout: Benoptics' off-axis design allows optical path folding, meeting the needs of multi-system integration or space-constrained scenarios.

Characteristics

Traditional Coaxial Spherical System

Off-axis Aspheric System (Benoptics)

Central Obscuration

Exists (Reflective Systems)

Completely Eliminated

Aberration Correction

Requires Multiple Lenses/Mirrors

Single Aspheric Can Efficiently Correct

Field of View and Resolution

Limited

Larger Field of View, Higher Resolution

Manufacturing Cost and Cycle

Lower

High (Relies on Ultra-Precision Manufacturing and Testing Technology)

Bena Optics Advantages

Does Not Support Customized Design

Provides Full-Process Support from Design to Manufacturing


Manufacturing Technology Innovation: Bena Optics continues to drive advancements in ultra-precision manufacturing technologies, including single-point diamond turning (SPDT) and ion beam figuring (IBF), to achieve higher precision and lower-cost manufacturing.

Intelligent Testing: Bena Optics  is integrating machine learning algorithms to optimize interferometric measurement and error correction, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy.

Material Expansion: Bena Optics  is exploring the application of lightweight materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and metal matrix composites, providing better solutions for aerospace optical systems.



Applications for Off-Axis Aspheres

Astronomical Telescopes: Bena Optics' off-axis aspheric mirrors have been applied in multiple space telescope projects, helping to enhance deep space observation capabilities.

Laser Optical Systems: Bena Optics' high-power laser optical components (such as off-axis aspheric lenses and mirrors) can effectively reduce thermal distortion and optimize beam quality.

Aerospace Optics: Bena Optics provides lightweight and high-precision optical components for satellite remote sensing cameras and infrared seekers, meeting the needs of large field of view and high resolution.

Freeform Optics: Bena Optics combines with freeform optics to provide customized solutions for complex optical systems such as AR/VR headsets and automotive HUDs.


Future Trends of Off-Axis Aspheres

Manufacturing Technology Innovation: Bena Optics continues to drive advancements in ultra-precision manufacturing technologies, including single-point diamond turning (SPDT) and ion beam figuring (IBF), to achieve higher precision and lower-cost manufacturing.

Intelligent Testing: Bena Optics is integrating machine learning algorithms to optimize interferometric measurement and error correction, enhancing testing efficiency and accuracy.

Material Expansion: Bena Optics is exploring the application of lightweight materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and metal matrix composites, providing better solutions for aerospace optical systems.

Bena Optics, with its technological advantages in off-axis aspheric optical component design and manufacturing, can provide full-process support for high-precision optical systems from design to manufacturing. Its advanced processing and testing technologies make it widely applicable in aerospace, laser optics, and freeform optics. With future technological developments, Bena Optics will continue to promote the adoption of off-axis aspheric optical components in fields such as research, defense, and consumer electronics.


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