LightTools is a comprehensive 3D modeling commercial software package designed for analyzing and designing general illumination and a wide range of optical systems. Applications include AR/VR/HUD displays, stray light analysis in cameras, interferometers, and machine vision. The software provides specialized algorithms and modeling tools tailored to technologies such as phosphors, quantum dots, volume scatter, backlight displays, freeform lenses, light guides, and streetlights.In addition to its advanced modeling capabilities, LightTools offers fully integrated, general-purpose optimization and tolerancing features, noise estimates, color metrics, test points, and standard illumination metrics. For users seeking customized workflows, LightTools enables powerful scripting, COM integration, and the use of User-Defined Optical Properties, Variables, and Merit Functions. The SOLIDWORKS Link Module allows users to connect their SOLIDWORKS models, analyze optical performance, and optimize dimensions directly within LightTools.
Features
Integrates 3D CAD, optical modeling, and an interactive user interface to simplify the design of optical systems for illumination applications
Improves system performance automatically with a fully integrated illumination optimization capability
Provides a bidirectional connection between SOLIDWORKS and LightTools with the LightTools SOLIDWORKS Link Module
Performs accurate modeling of the illuminance or intensity distribution anywhere in the system; polarization, scattering, and surface reflection effects, as well as the performance of thin film coatings, can be included in the analysis
Provides a unique interactive approach to design with point-and-shoot ray tracing and dynamic model updating during geometry creation and modification
Benefits
Smart, robust system modeling with full optical accuracy and precision allow you to quickly build illumination systems that meet both design and schedule requirements
Groundbreaking illumination optimization capabilities provide quick convergence on the design that best meets your goals
Comprehensive software support is provided by a dedicated staff of degreed optical engineering professionals
Rapid evaluation of optical behavior during design iterations help you identify and fix potential problem areas early in the product development process
The LightTools SOLIDWORKS Link Module provides a streamlined engineering environment for optical and mechanical design teams, and allows you to automatically refine SOLIDWORKS geometry using LightTools’ optimization capabilities
Keysight Technologies
Keysight (founded in 2014, with heritage from HP starting at 1939) is a leading provider of software and hardware solutions for virtual and physical test addressing a broad range of industries including electronics, communications, automotive, aerospace and defense.
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