Development, replication and assembly of miniaturized imaging systems with aspherical polymer lenses
mcd - modern camera designs GmbH
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About mcd - modern camera designs
mcd - modern camera designs GmbH, based in Jena, supports customers with innovative miniaturized imaging systems from concept to production, from individual components to complex assemblies. The company manufactures replicated aspherical polymer lenses from master structures and also develops custom optics based on glass lenses, polymer-on-glass systems (wafer level optics) as well as illumination optics. In its own lens manufacturing process, lenses are replicated, AR-coated and assembled into systems; quality control and performance characterization take place at all levels from component to system. The replication technology enables imaging aspherical polymer lenses with an optimized cost structure for small and medium volumes, thereby bridging the gap between single-piece manufacturing (diamond turning) and high-volume injection molding. Fields of application include machine vision, automotive and medical endoscopy; the team has been working in the design, manufacture and testing of such imaging optics for more than 15 years.
- Site
- Jena
- Processes
- Replication of aspherical polymer lenses from master structures (Replication Technology), AR coating of lenses, Assembly/integration of lens systems (assembled into systems, complex assemblies), Quality control and performance characterization from component to system, Optics design and development (consulting, r&d, prototyping; polymer aspheres, glass lenses,, Manufacture of miniaturized camera systems (examples: endoscopes with lens diameters 1.9-2.7 mm), Consulting, R&D
- Materials
- High-Temperature Polymers (reflow-solderable), Crown-like Polymers, Flint-like Polymers, Glass (lenses), Polymer-on-Glass (Wafer Level Optics), Glass Lenses
- Certificates
- Quality control from component to system
- Industries
- Machine Vision, Automotive, Medical (Endoscopy), Veterinary Endoscopy, Industrial Endoscopy
- 01
Consulting
- 02
R&D / Optics Design
- 03
Prototyping
- 04
Replication of Aspherical Polymer Lenses
- 05
AR Coating
- 06
Assembly of Lens Systems
- 07
Quality Control and Performance Characterization
- 08
Production / Partner Intermediation
Materials & Processes
High-Temperature Polymers (reflow-solderable)
Enable reflow-solderable lens systems for the manufacture of electronic modules.
Crown-like Polymers
Are used together with flint-like polymers for achromatization of lens systems.
Flint-like Polymers
Complement crown-like polymers for chromatic correction.
Glass Lenses
Basis for custom optical designs alongside polymer aspheres.
Polymer-on-Glass (Wafer Level Optics)
Process for miniaturized optics with glass substrate and replicated polymer aspheres.
Locations
Jena
DEDevelopment, Manufacturing, Testing
- Lot size
- Single pieces/demo systems to medium volumes
- Materials
- Polymers, glass
- Replication equipment
- Coating equipment
- Assembly
- Quality control and performance characterization
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replication of aspherical polymer lenses from master structures (Replication Technology)Plastics | – | – | – | Single pieces/demo systems – medium volumes (small and medium | High-Temperature Polymers (reflow-solderable), crown-like polymers, flint-like polymers |
| AR coating of lensesSurface | – | – | – | – | Polymers, Glass |
| Assembly/integration of lens systems (assembled into systems, complex assemblies)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Polymers, Glass |
| Quality control and performance characterization from component to systemTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Optics design and development (consulting, r&d, prototyping; polymer aspheres, glass lenses,Engineering | – | – | – | – | Polymers, Glass |
| Manufacture of miniaturized camera systems (examples: endoscopes with lens diameters 1.9-2.7 mm)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Polymers, Glass |
Additional services
Quality
Quality control and performance characterization take place at all levels from the component to the complete system.
| Evidence | Jena |
|---|---|
| Quality control from component to system |
History
Team active for more than 15 years in the design, manufacture and testing of imaging optics with replicated polymer aspheres