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Optical Systems

Custom optical systems from optical design to system integration Asphericon designs, develops and manufactures complete assemblies and optical systems for your application. Our team supports you from the first feasibility study through prototype construction and precise system integration. Benefit from in-house manufactured high-precision mounts, assembly in ISO 5 and ISO 7 certified clean rooms [...]

Optical Systems2023-10-26T10:17:05+08:00

Beam Tuning

1. Beam expansion - A unique system made of aspheric lenses Conventional laser beam expander can only be adapted with great effort, are relatively large and only suitable for a certain wavelength. The world’s first use of an aspheric lens for laser beam expansion opens completely new possibilities. Spherical aberrations are corrected and an afocal [...]

Beam Tuning2026-06-19T10:56:09+08:00

Freeforms

Tomorrow’s systems today by asphericon – the experts in freeform optics Freeform optical lenses with no rotational symmetry enable totally new concepts for optical systems. Freeform optics allow fewer elements to be used for optical systems, making them smaller, lighter and more efficient. And when it comes to freeform optics with maximum precision [...]

Freeforms2026-06-19T10:57:22+08:00

Mirrors and Reflectors

Custom made optical mirrors Optical mirrors find wide applications across numerous industries such as imaging, lighting, interferometry, life sciences and semiconductors. At asphericon, we meticulously craft a range of precision mirrors including laser mirrors, IR mirrors and aspherical reflectors. We source an array of bespoke materials for these mirrors, from various types of [...]

Mirrors and Reflectors2026-06-19T10:58:26+08:00

Spheres

Spheres - Lenses with achromatic function Spherical lenses, also known as round optics or spheres, are used to collect, diverge or focus light. They are used for various technological applications, for example in medical technology and  semiconductor industry, or as a component in achromatic lens systems. Achromatic lenses consist of two to three [...]

Spheres2026-06-19T10:59:43+08:00

Acylinders

1. Custom Acylinder Based on a specially developed CNC grinding and polishing processes, asphericon manufactures acylinders with a surface form deviation (RMSi) of ≤ 0.5 µm. Together with our customers, we design and manufacture suitable aspherical cylinders for their applications from a large selection of optical glasses, from prototypes to series production. You [...]

Acylinders2026-06-19T11:02:29+08:00

Axicons

1. Custom Axicons In addition to an exclusive selection of high-precision 1″ and 2″ a|Axicons direct from stock, asphericon also manufactures convex and concave axicons as custom solutions. According to the requirements of our customers, we manufacture prototypes, small series or series. Almost all optically effective materials are suitable for production using specially developed CNC-controlled [...]

Axicons2026-06-19T11:19:04+08:00

Aspheres

  1. Custom Aspheres Looking for a custom solution? Discover our customized aspheres with unsurpassed surface quality and following specifications: Aspheric optics for UV/VIS/IR range Individual optical designs for for all types of applications Diffraction-limited quality with a Strehl ratio up to 0.99 Outstanding surface quality with roughness values as low as 5 Å High-end [...]

Aspheres2026-06-19T11:20:09+08:00

ThunderBolt

Introducing ThunderBolt, our cutting-edge laser engraving machine, which combines high-resolution engraving at high speed with a low lifetime cost. With 1G memory, built-in exhaust fan, air compressor, and a user-friendly touch screen operating panel, it simplifies your work process. This machine features super silent fans, a high-resolution camera, and integrated parameter settings [...]

ThunderBolt2023-12-12T15:54:46+08:00

Bambu Lab X2D

The Bambu Lab X2D is the next-generation successor to the X1-Carbon, engineered to deliver industrial-grade performance in a compact, accessible format. Featuring a groundbreaking Dual-Nozzle System and an actively heated chamber (65°C), it bridges the gap between desktop convenience and professional engineering. With its PMSM Servo Extruder and expanded AI monitoring, the X2D provides [...]

Bambu Lab X2D2026-04-15T11:28:06+08:00