Bio-inspired manufacturing of molded optics and optical systems

Tim Grunwald; Thomas Bergs

doi:10.1117/12.2633562

4 October 2022 Bio-inspired manufacturing of molded optics and optical systems

Tim Grunwald, Thomas Bergs

Proceedings Volume 12219, Polymer Optics and Molded Glass Optics: Design, Fabrication, and Materials 2022; 1221905 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2633562
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2022, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Manufacturing technology is driven by ever increasing demands of costs, quality and lead time. For many existing industries, digitization is key to obtain these goals in the future. In terms of optics production, it is rather a research topic. Meanwhile, the so called »Biological Transformation« is said to be the subsequent industrial revolution. This paper will explain this development and translate it to the optics production. Two examples of biologically transformed production scenarios will be presented. The presentation concludes with an assessment, whether »Biological Transformation« can deliver a substantial innovation push to optics manufacturing and glass molding in particular.

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Tim Grunwald and Thomas Bergs "Bio-inspired manufacturing of molded optics and optical systems", Proc. SPIE 12219, Polymer Optics and Molded Glass Optics: Design, Fabrication, and Materials 2022, 1221905 (4 October 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2633562

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