Optical System Design
Lens selection, optical architecture, FOV, working distance, wavelength, NA, illumination and more.
OPTICS · EMBEDDED · VISION
Engineering Systems for
Research & Innovation
We partner with universities and research labs to design, integrate, and build advanced optical, projection, embedded, and vision systems.
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University & Lab
Approved Vendor Support
Approved Vendor Support
PO
PO & Institutional
Purchasing Support
Purchasing Support
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Single-unit Research
Orders & Custom Configurations
Orders & Custom Configurations
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Engineering Support
Before You Buy
Before You Buy
BUILT FOR RESEARCH
University & Institutional
Procurement
We understand research procurement. ZWANTS supports university purchasing workflows, research orders, quotations, and custom configurations.
Approved Vendor in University Systems
Support for organizations purchasing through university and institutional vendor systems.
PO & Institutional Orders
Support for purchase orders, quotations, documentation, and university procurement workflows.
Research-Friendly Purchasing
Single-unit research orders, evaluation systems and custom configurations are welcome.
Engineering Support Before Purchase
Researchers can discuss optical requirements, technical approach, integration and feasibility before ordering.
MORE THAN HARDWARE. AN ENGINEERING PARTNER.
Custom Lens Design & Production
From optical design and prototyping to small-batch and production support of custom lenses.
Research System Integration
Projector, optics, cameras, electronics, control and embedded processing working together.
Developer & Prototype Support
SDKs, APIs, documentation and engineering support to help move faster from concept to prototype.
FROM RESEARCH REQUIREMENT TO WORKING SYSTEM
1Research
Objective
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Objective
2Optical
Architecture
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Architecture
3Component
Selection
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Selection
4Prototype
Integration
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Integration
5Validation
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6Production
Support
Support
Start with your specification, CAD envelope, working distance, FOV, wavelength, or research objective. We help translate it into a buildable system.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PLATFORMS.
Research Line Engines
High-performance line engines for structured light, hyperspectral and scientific imaging.
VIEW DETAILS →DLP Development Platforms
Programmable light engines and evaluation kits for research and development.
VIEW DETAILS →Machine Vision Systems
Stereo vision, structured light and embedded vision platforms for advanced applications.
VIEW DETAILS →Optical Components & Custom Lenses
Standard components and custom optics for every stage of system development.
VIEW DETAILS →Custom & OEM Systems
Turn-key and semi-custom systems built to your research or industrial application needs.
VIEW DETAILS →ENGINEERING IN ACTION
Custom Working Distance Optical System
Modified optical architecture to meet a constrained mechanical envelope.
READ CASE STUDY →Structured-Light Vision Platform
Projection + stereo cameras + embedded processing for precision 3D measurement.
READ CASE STUDY →Custom Wavelength Projection System
UV / VIS / NIR optical engine integration for specialized research applications.
READ CASE STUDY →Hyperspectral Imaging Development
End-to-end system development from optics to data acquisition and analysis.
READ CASE STUDY →LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER
Working on a research system?
Send us your optical requirements, CAD, target wavelength, FOV, working distance or existing hardware. Our engineering team can help define the next step.
University / Institutional Purchasing?
Request vendor & procurement support for your institution.
REQUEST SUPPORT →Discuss Your Research Project
Talk with our engineering team about your project.
TALK TO AN ENGINEER →SUPPORTING UNIVERSITY AND RESEARCH PROCUREMENT WORLDWIDE
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