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3 Ansys + LightPath Technologies // • Writing a macro and working with a merit function to determine the best method for measuring lens parameters, then optimizing on that method as opposed to paraxial approximations, ensured that all lenses achieved the same values as those in the optical design. • OpticStudio simplified LightPath's adoption of a new infrared-transmission material BD6 chalcogenide glass in their thermal lenses, enabling the addition of custom materials instead of being limited to the library of materials provided with the software. • OpticStudio helped designers overcome chromatic aberration, a problem that can occur with BD6 that can degrade imaging quality. Using the software, LightPath could apply a diffractive surface for color correction. / Company Description For 35 years, LightPath Technologies has been a leader in optics and photonics solutions in Orlando, Florida, with manufacturing plants in China and Latvia. LIghtPath designs, manufactures, and distributes optical and infrared components, such as molded glass aspheric lenses and assemblies, infrared lenses and thermal imaging assemblies, and fused fiber collimators. The company also offers full engineering design support for both optics and mechanics. Any and all ANSYS, Inc. brand, product, service and feature names, logos and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of ANSYS, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other brand, product, service and feature names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ANSYS, Inc. Southpointe 2600 Ansys Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 U.S.A. 724.746.3304 ansysinfo@ansys.com © 2022 ANSYS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. If you've ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge or put on wearable technology, chances are you've used a product where Ansys software played a critical role in its creation. Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. We help the world's most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, we help them solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.