Microlens Arrays and Diffusers

At Holographix, we specialize in delivering precision-engineered microstructures that drive innovation across industries. Our state-of-the-art design and manufacturing processes ensure that every microstructure we produce meets the most exacting specifications, supporting diverse applications in photonics, optics, and beyond.​

The Holographix Advantage

 

Your single source for custom design, prototyping, and manufacturing

 

Optical Design: Custom-designed refractive and diffractive structures.

 

Wafer-Level Production: Fabrication onto many sizes of glass or Si wafers, or custom sizes/shapes.

 

Repeatable Performance: Replication provides a consistent part-to-part performance throughout your product’s life cycle.

 

Cost-Effective Manufacturing: Proprietary replication material and processing technology is scalable for volume manufacturing.

Specifications Capabilities
Lens Profiles: Aspheric, cylindrical, micro-Fresnel, off-axis, prism, freeform
Array Distribution: Square, hexagonal, randomized or unique
Profile Accuracy: Dependent on lens profile, but down to 50nm RMS
Positional Accuracy: <2um on XYZ (relative to substrate fiducials)
Array size: areas up to 600 mm x 550 mm
Structure XY Size: <1um to mms
Structure Z Size: <1um to >150um
Fill Factor: Up to 99% (Typically ~1um transition zone between lenses)
Coatings: Custom metallic, dielectric mirror coatings (Reflection), AR coatings (Transmission)
Material Properties: See Replication Polymer Specifications

 

Explore Holographix Microlens Arrays & Diffusers Capabilities

Optimize level of integration with collaborative engineering to enable Customer Innovation

What are Microlens Arrays?

Microlens arrays consist of miniature lenses arranged in a regular pattern, designed to manipulate light in precise ways. Holographix produces microlens arrays that can be optimized for diverse functionalities, including light homogenization, as seen in our optical diffusers.

Key Features:

  • Beam Shaping: Redistributes light intensity profiles to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Light Homogenization: Provides uniform illumination across devices or systems.
  • Customizable Designs: Available in spherical, aspherical, and cylindrical configurations.

Common Applications:

 

  1. Imaging Systems: Enhance resolution and focus in cameras and microscopes.
  2. Display Technology: Used in AR/VR and 3D systems to project high-quality images.
  3. Light Management: Essential in laser systems, sensors, and projection optics.
  4. Optical Communications: Optimize signal coupling in fiber optics.

What are Optical Diffusers?

 

At Holographix, our optical diffusers are precision-engineered microlens arrays optimized to homogenize light distribution. Unlike traditional diffusers, which scatter light randomly, our microlens-based diffusers provide controlled, uniform illumination with minimal loss of light efficiency.

Key Features:

  • Uniform Light Distribution: Creates even brightness across a surface without hotspots.
  • High Customizability: Designed to achieve specific diffusion profiles tailored to application needs.
  • Efficient Light Management: Preserves overall light transmission while optimizing distribution.

Common Applications:

 

  1. LED lighting for architectural and consumer electronics.
  2. Projection systems for homogenizing light beams.
  3. Biomedical imaging and diagnostics requiring consistent illumination.