Experience Centre on Optics and Freeform Optics: Mould Making and Replication
The course covers the key aspects of spherical and aspherical optical lenses and mirrors and highlights the unique advantages of freeform optical surfaces. Prototyping, manufacturing and optical testing are illustrated with demonstrations, and hands-on experience is provided.
Level
Intermediate
Delivery Mode
In person
Language
English
Dates
14 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Duration
2 course days (October 2026)
Learning hours
16
ECTS
0.00
ECVET
0.00
Seats
Limited (12)
Location
Vollezelestraat 48, 1755 Pajottegem, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
Fees
/
Delivered by
VUB
Chips Competence Centre
FC3
Certification Type
Certificate of Attendance
Target Audience
Graduate students
Pre-requisites
A basic understanding of optics is desirable but not essential. The course is ideally suited to those planning to use optical and freeform optical components for their particular imaging and non-imaging applications and to learn about sourcing them through pilot lines.
Categories
MaterialsDevice PhysicsCharacterization and TestProcessManufacturing
Registration Contact
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