Synopsys Optical Solutions

The Engineering Services group is continuing as the largest independent supplier of optical systems design.

Synopsys' Optical Solutions Group is a leading developer of optical design and analysis tools, CODE V®, LightTools®, LucidShape®, RSoft™ products, and the PIC Design Suite. In October 2010, Synopsys acquired Optical Research Associates (ORA®), representing Synopsys’ initial move into the optics industry and aligning with the company's strategy to expand its total addressable market into areas tha

08/31/2024

Dr. Rona Zhou, Executive Director of R&D Engineering at Synopsys Optical Solutions, will be presenting at SEMICON Taiwan 2024. Dr. Zhou will cover the latest advancements in semiconductor technology, focusing on developments in nanolithography, metalenses, and process optimization.

📅 Date: September 4-6, 2024
📍 Location: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Topics include:
-Innovations in nanolithography techniques
-Advances in metalenses for optical applications
-Enhancements in process optimization for improved efficiency
-Case studies showcasing real-world applications

Join us to gain insights and connect with industry experts.

More details about the event and Dr. Zhou's session can be found here: https://semicontaiwan.org/en/node/12441

DVN Lighting workshop - 2024 September 4-5 08/29/2024

Synopsys will be part of the DVN Workshop in Pune on September 4-5, 2024! Visit our booth and attend our session on developing complex illumination systems for automotive lighting applications presented by our technical expert, Tobias Schmid.

📍 The Westin Pune Koregaon Park, India
🔗 Register today! https://www.drivingvisionnews.com/boutique/workshops/dvn-india-workshop-sep-04-05-2024/

A 30% discount is available for registration fee. Contact us [email protected] for the promo code.

Looking forward to seeing you there!



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08/28/2024

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition.

This annual competition recognizes the innovative work of students in optical design, showcasing their skills and creativity with Synopsys Optical Solutions software. This year’s winners have impressed us with their groundbreaking projects, and we are proud to share their accomplishments.

Congratulations to the talented students from:

-California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)
-University of Rochester
-University of Central Florida
-The University of Texas at Austin

08/27/2024

Be visionary ! Join us in October for VISION 2024 📅
Experience the latest products, technologies and trend themes of machine vision such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging and deep learning!
More information on https://ow.ly/ZZsf50T7fgf

Photos from Synopsys Optical Solutions's post 08/26/2024

🌟 We had an incredible time at the SPIE Optics + Photonics conference in San Diego last week! 🌟

Our team connected with industry leaders at the booth, as well as chaired sessions and gave talks. A huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth and attended our sessions!

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our products and services, feel free to reach out to us online. We're always here to help!

https://www.synopsys.com/optical-solutions/osg-contact-us.html

08/23/2024

🌟 Team Lunch! 🌟

We had a fantastic time hosting a few of our out-of-town colleagues at the Pasadena office after their visit to SPIE Optics + Photonics in San Diego. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share ideas, and enjoy some delicious food together. Here's to more moments of collaboration and camaraderie! 🥂🍽️

08/22/2024

Save the Date SIA VISION 2024 📅
Join us for an exciting and groundbreaking VISION Congress on October 16 & 17 2024!
Experience the latest developments in lighting and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and visit us booth #107 to discuss with the Synopsys team!
More information on https://www.sia.fr/evenements/343-sia-vision-2024

08/21/2024

Join us for an interactive online demonstration of our Synopsys Reflet 180S!
We will show you the latest in optical scattering technology through a live presentation and a demonstration of the instrument, as well as performing live measurements of various samples.
More information on https://ow.ly/weNt50T2YSp

08/19/2024

Join us as we demonstrate the optical design workflow used to create the door pocket illumination for a sports car using the Light Guide Design module in LucidShape CAA V5 Based.
We will introduce the Light Guide Designer, with its powerful design capabilities, as well as the Visualize module, known for stunning, physics-based visualization, to design and analyze the side pocket illumination.
Registration on https://ow.ly/GOM350T14yt

08/14/2024

🎉 Celebrating CODE V's 49th Birthday with Our Taiwan Team! 🎉

Our Taiwan team recently celebrated CODE V's 49th Anniversary with delicious food and lots of laughter, highlighting our team's strong bond and dedication. Here's a picture of our team enjoying the celebration. 📸✨

We're looking forward to many more years of innovation and success with CODE V!

08/13/2024

Get recognized for your research in . Deadline is in two weeks!

⏳ Time is running out⏳

Submit a summary of your best published research from the past 12 months for possible inclusion in our annual review of the year's most interesting optics and photonics advances.

(Deadline: 31 August) https://bit.ly/46REoNu

08/13/2024

Join us for our CODE V Discovery Training! This online course includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on examples, and workshop projects. Questions and discussions are encouraged.
Registration on https://ow.ly/VOvP50SWyFT

08/12/2024

Ready to expand your professional network and gain new insights in lens design? Join us at the Lens Design Technical Event on 20 August at SPIE Optics + Photonics! Synopsys Optical Solutions is excited to be the refreshment sponsor, providing you with the perfect environment to meet and mingle with experts, innovators, and peers who are passionate about optical design.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, share, and grow. Enjoy refreshments on us and be part of a community driving the future of lens design. See you there!

08/07/2024

For optical engineers and designers, understanding the Bidirectional Scattering Distribution Function (BSDF) is essential for achieving accurate and reliable results.

Discover how BSDF can improve the accuracy of your projects, from imaging systems to lighting design. Equip yourself with the knowledge to excel in your field.

Read about BSDF: https://www.synopsys.com/glossary/what-is-bidirectional-scattering-distribution-function.html

08/01/2024

Today, the team at Synopsys Optical Solutions in Pasadena gathered to celebrate a monumental milestone in the history of Synopsys Optical Solutions—the 49th anniversary of our groundbreaking software, CODE V! What better way to mark the occasion than with ice cream and cake? 🍰🍦

For nearly five decades, CODE V has been at the forefront of optical design, enabling engineers and scientists to create revolutionary optical systems. This celebration is not just about the software, but about the incredible people who have made this journey possible.

Thank you to our dedicated team, partners, and customers for your unwavering support and commitment. Here's to many more years of innovation and excellence in optical solutions!

08/01/2024

🌟 Celebrating 49 Years of Optical Excellence with CODE V 🌟

For nearly five decades, CODE V has been a cornerstone in the field of optical design, enabling engineers and scientists to create groundbreaking optical systems. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to advancing the field of optics and empowering innovation.

https://www.synopsys.com/optical-solutions/codev.html

07/31/2024

On July 19, Synopsys was invited to conduct a one-day hands-on training session at the China Illuminating Engineering Society (CIES) Automotive Lighting Training in Shanghai! Our engineering experts shared cutting-edge insights and practical knowledge on the latest advancements in automotive lighting technology. We're glad it was a big thumbs up! 👍

Metasurfaces enhance optical systems 07/31/2024

Metasurfaces are set to revolutionize optical systems, offering unprecedented control over light. Laser Focus World recently published an insightful article on this topic, highlighting the potential of these advanced materials.

At Synopsys, we are proud to support this innovation with our MetaOptic Designer tool. MetaOptic Designer is an unprecedented inverse design tool that takes user-specified criteria and generates metalenses/metasurfaces for optimal design performance.

Read the full article by Laser Focus World to learn more about the transformative impact of metasurfaces: https://www.laserfocusworld.com/optics/article/55128473/metasurfaces-enhance-optical-systems

Metasurfaces enhance optical systems An optical revolution? Advancements in the design and manufacture of optical components leverages properties of metasurfaces and meta-optics to surpass traditional optical hardware...

Photos from Synopsys Optical Solutions's post 07/25/2024

We had a great time at META 2024, which was held last week in Toyama, Japan, from July 16 to 19. META, the international conference series on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics featured the latest developments in the area of metamaterials and nanophotonics.

The Synopsys team conducted workshops, talk sessions, poster sessions, and held a booth exhibit. We appreciated the large number of participants at our sessions.

Looking forward to the next event!

07/24/2024

Last week, we exhibited at Optics & Photonics KANSAI 2024 held in Osaka, Japan on July 17 and 18. At the Synopsys booth, we introduced metalens and many other optical solutions and products. Thank you very much for the many people who visited our booth. See you next year!

Photos from Synopsys Optical Solutions's post 07/21/2024

Synopsys recently hosted an exciting Automotive Lighting Seminar on July 11 in Wuhan, China. The event showcased the pivotal role of optical design software in the automotive industry.

Our experts discussed the design intricacies and challenges of various vehicle lights, including high-definition pixel headlights, taillights, daytime running lights, and light carpet lights. Attendees gained valuable insights into the core technologies driving innovation in vehicle light design.

Stay tuned for more updates and advancements in automotive lighting technology!

Photos from Synopsys Optical Solutions's post 07/17/2024

We had an incredible user group meeting last week in Korea! It was a tremendous success, with over 100 users and 16 of our dedicated Synopsys team members in attendance. The event was filled with enlightening presentations that covered how to use our optical solutions software for various applications.

We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation and look forward to many more opportunities to share the user experience at future events.

Photos from Synopsys Optical Solutions's post 07/16/2024

Synopsys Optical Solutions Group has consistently placed significant emphasis on the development of the academic industry. Following our donation of licenses to Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) last year, we successfully held a three-day summer camp from July 8-10.

The summer camp aimed to provide a valuable practical platform for students, enabling them to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications. It also allowed students to familiarize themselves with the industry environment, understand industry demands, and gain intuitive comprehension and valuable experience for their career planning and development.

We are proud to support the next generation of optical technology leaders and look forward to seeing their contributions to the industry!

07/16/2024

Join us for our annual Measurements & Instruments Info-Day!
This free event allows you to see the latest developments of optical scattering measurements solution with our experts.
Bring your sample for a free demonstration 🔬
Register now on https://ow.ly/2NgF50SC5HF

07/12/2024

Next week at META 2024, join us in Toyama, Japan to learn about our tools for designing with . Synopsys is proud to be a Gold Sponsor at this event. Learn about our tools by attending our workshop, presentation, or when viewing our poster:

Workshop: "From Design to Manufacture - Complete Inverse Design Flow for MetaOptics"
📅 Dates: July 16th & 17 🕒 Time: 16:40 - 17:40 📍 Location: Room 3 Speakers: Chenglin Xu, Bryan Stone, JiSoo Park
Details: Learn about our solutions to metalens design and manufacturing challenges, including tools for hybrid refractive metalens systems.

-July 16: Introduction to MetaOptic Designer
-July 18: Demo of hybrid metalens system design and virtual fab simulation

Invited Talk: "Automated Design Flow for Hybrid Metalens System with Manufacturing Awareness"
📅 Date: July 18🕒 Time: 10:40 Speaker: Maryvonne Chalony
Details: Discover our fully automated design flow for hybrid metalens systems that combines macro-scale ray tracing and nano-scale electromagnetic solvers. This approach ensures an optimum design that meets desired targets while considering manufacturing limitations for a first-print correct design.

Poster Presentation: "Applications of a ray-based metalens design tool on freeform metasurfaces"
By: Yijun Ding, Bryan Stone, Motoyuki Otake
Topics: Reflective metalens on curved surfaces, meta-Alvarez lens, and metalens for projecting illumination in scanning fiber endoscopes.

Visit our booth to explore our optical design tools and solutions. We'll be happy to discuss your specific needs and challenges. See you at META 2024!

07/11/2024

New Talk : Saving Energy in High-Performance Cars Utilizing TIR Lenses
This talk presents the optical design workflow for a total internal reflection (TIR) headlamp consisting of a high beam and a low beam. We’ll demonstrate a solution for light shaping using the MacroFocal tool to create TIR lenses.
Register on https://ow.ly/kLZF50SzqNo

Photos from Synopsys Optical Solutions's post 07/09/2024

Synopsys Photonic Solutions is supporting the two-month "Integrated Circuit Design and Implementation Courses" event organized by TSRI, featuring researchers and PhD/Master students from various EU countries including Slovakia, Poland, Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic.

The event covers key topics such as: cell-based IC design, analog design essentials & power management IC design in CMOS BCD technologies, full-custom IC design & silicon photonics design and analysis, and full-custom IC design & CMOS MEMS IC Design.

Our team is contributing to the silicon photonics design and analysis training with our tools: Synopsys Photonic Device Compiler, Synopsys OptSim, and Synopsys OptoCompiler. TungYu Su, Staff Engineer, just completed the first day of training at TSRI.

In the coming weeks, we will continue to support these training courses and host an "internship" program at our Synopsys Hsinchu office.

Are the James Webb Space Telescope's Pictures 'Real'? 07/09/2024

Article: Interested in how the NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's images are created? This article from Scientific American explains the technology and techniques used to capture and process these incredible visuals. A fascinating read for optical engineers.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-the-james-webb-space-telescopes-pictures-real

Are the James Webb Space Telescope's Pictures 'Real'? How the JWST’s cosmic images are made

07/09/2024

Be visionary ! Join us in October for VISION 2024 📅
Experience the latest products, technologies and trend themes of machine vision such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging and deep learning!
More information on https://ow.ly/p4gG50SxCyX

Photos from Synopsys Optical Solutions's post 07/04/2024

🎉 The 2024 Taiwan User Group Meeting was a great success! 🎉
A heartfelt thank you to all participants and supporters for making this event such a huge success. Synopsys' outstanding optical design and analysis tools have long been aiding the industry and academia in producing precise and accurate optical designs, driving continuous innovation in optics & photonics industry. It was our pleasure to meet our valuable customers at this yearly event, share the latest technology trends, software applications and skills, and have productive discussions and exchanges.
We look forward to seeing you at future events!
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