Optics and Laser
Research & Development
Senior expertise in R&D of Optics and Laser systems, from first principles of theory to applied optics design.
We combine specialist knowledge and extensive experience in the field of Optics and Laser R&D.
Optonovi was founded in 2010 by Conny Gillström to provide consulting services and solutions for optical systems R&D. Conny has worked deeply in the field of optical systems R&D since 1986, with the first 15 years in defence company Saab/Bofors, later in design house companies as optics specialist consulting for defence, medical device and industrial companies. In 2010 came the opportunity to aquire previous Saab/Bofors optics R&D laboratory, and Optonovi company was founded.
Optical Modeling & Simulation
Sequential and non-sequential ray tracing and optimizing in Zemax, and advanced modeling for complex optical systems.
Lens Design
Single-element to complex multi-element lens assemblies. Optimized in Zemax. We handle tolerance analysis and DFM so your optics works in production.
Advanced camera design
We have experience from very high performance and ruggidized cameras and camera optics.
Laser beam shaping
Laser applications need to have control of the shape and properties of the laser beam. We have comprehensive knowledge to shape and characterize laser beams.
Laser based sensors
From laser range finders for space applications, laser proximity fuses in weapon systems, automotive lidar systems to laser sensors in industrial automation.
Electro-Optic systems
Integration of optical components with electronic systems.
Together with partner company Sagi Solutions, development of electronics hardware with specialist competence in PCB layout.
Opto-Mechanics
Opto-mechanics development together with partner company Aggerud Maskinteknik. Solutions for opto-mechanical assemblies and detailed drawings.
Spectral analysis systems
System design, emitters, filters, gitters, sensors. Example blood analysis, gas detection, material analysis
Optics training courses
Optics training courses suited to build optics competence in your system, mechanics and electronics R&D departments
Some examples of previous projects
Cell analysis microscope
High resolution automated microscope, for cell morphology analysis. World leading diagnostics medical laboratory instrument for blood cell disease diagnostics such as leukemia. WIPO Patent.
Laser Range Finders
Multiple R&D projects for Laser Range Finders for various applications and solutions, from short range industrial and automotive, long range defence and very long range space applications, Wavelengths 850, 900 and 1550 nm
Lidar
Laser scanner for automotive lidar
Laser proximity sensors
Laser proximity fuse sensors, for defence applications
Laser guidance beam
High energy laser guidance beam system
Laser distance sensor system for race car application
Laser distance sensor system for integration in data logging systems for analysis of car dynamics performance in top level motorsport application
Sights
Advanced missile sights
Grenade launcer
Small arms red dot sights
Ruggedized military camera
Ruggedized harsh environment camera system for defence application
Street view 360° high end camera
360° street view high end camera for one of the global leaders in map applications
Blood cell sensor
Spectral and optical scattering sensor, for detection of different blood cells in blood banking medical device
Medical microscope
Gynecological microscope for diagnostics of cervical cancer
Emitter and lightguide for photodynamic treatment
High energy narrow spectrum emitters, optics and lightguide for photodynamic device for treatment of cervical cancer
Camera system allergy diagnostics instrument
Embedded camera system for spectral and spatial analysis in point of care allergy diagnostics instrument
Customers
Conny has worked with advanced optics R&D projects for clients ranging from world leading tech companies to start up companies including:
Currently ongoing projects:
Saab AB
Vimotek AB
Blincvision AB
Prevas AB
Recent projects:
Apple Maps
Toyota Material Handling
Aimpoint
Nammo
Some earlier customer projects:
Cellavision
BAE Systems
Halda Watch
Thermo Fisher
FLIR
Hemocue
Hitachi HVDC
Gambro Terumo BCT
Tomra
Pharmacia Diagnostics
Bombardier
Photocure
Gynius
3D Perception
Optics and Laser Laboratory
Our Optics and Laser laboratory is one of the most well equipped in private sector Nordic industry.
In addition to being used in our R&D projects, it is also available for smaller test and measurement projects and instrumentation itself is available for instrumentation hire.
Lots of optical tables and rail systems, micromechanical optics translators, lens holders, tilt-tip stages etc etc
Autocollimators and collimators
50, 90, 140, 200, 500, 2000 mm
Möller-Wedel, Newport
Resolution measurement collimators, reticles and resolution targets
USAF, Siemens star, etc
Square body alignment instruments, collimators and telescopes
Möller-Wedel
High precision dual gitter Monocromator for spectral analysis of optical components
Optronic Laboratories inc
Thodelite Wild
Precision inclinometer
arcsec resolution
Hilger-Watts
Dioptrimeters and Dynameters
Möller-Wedel
Lasers with different wavelengths, output power and beam characteristics
Laser beam characterization profiler
Radiometric and photometric instrumentations
Laser power, pulse shape etc
Optical surface calibration references 1/20 λ
Microscope, High magnification/high resolution
Nikon
Stereo and camera microscopes
Nikon, Wild, Olympus
Prototyping equipment for plastic optical components and light guides
Equipment for cross section and polishing of samples for component and material analysis
Fiber optics cutting and polishing equipment
Laminar flow clean air bench
Ultrasonic cleaning equipment
Branson
Retro reflectors
Prism and mirror
Small to large
Large assortment with more than 2000 optical components, lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters etc
Electronics measurement instruments such as oscilloscope, DMM:s, power supplies, function generator
Whether you have interest in a project, a fellow optics designer or just have a passion for optics and lasers, you are always welcome to pop in for a chat and a coffee.
Just give a phone call ahead.
