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About QUADOA® Optical CAD
QUADOA® Optical CAD is the first sequential and multi-sequential optical design software for the complete prototyping process of complex optical systems. It is designed for engineers working on a wide range of applications, including imaging systems, laser systems and metrology systems.
With its powerful multi-sequential optical design capability and main focus on optical simulation, analysis, optimization, and tolerancing, QUADOA®'s next-generation optical design software provides a comprehensive range of advanced optical design capabilities for the development of complex optical systems.

Optical design with QUADOA® for a wide range of optical systems
QUADOA® Optical CAD is an ideal tool for simulating, optimizing, and analyzing many optical systems. It helps reduce development time and tackle even the most complex design challenges. With support for various physical methods - such as polarization ray tracing and wave optical propagation - it offers the right approach for any application. QUADOA®'s Multi-Sequential Raytracing, is unlocking a completely new range of analysis functions and design options that go far beyond the capabilities of traditional optical design tools. Its object-based architecture is a true game-changer for designing off-axis systems, and its highly flexible, modular approach allows for the definition of nearly any optical surface or element - including the optimization of aspheres, freeform surfaces, diffractive optics, GRIN lenses, and more. Additionally, it supports ghost and tolerance analysis, including the simulation of local surface defects and material inhomogeneities.

Optical design with QUADOA® for a wide range of optical systems

QUADOA® Optical CAD is an ideal tool for simulating, optimizing, and analyzing many optical systems. It helps reduce development time and tackle even the most complex design challenges. With support for various physical methods - such as polarization ray tracing and wave optical propagation - it offers the right approach for any application. QUADOA®'s Multi-Sequential Raytracing, is unlocking a completely new range of analysis functions and design options that go far beyond the capabilities of traditional optical design tools. Its object-based architecture is a true game-changer for designing off-axis systems, and its highly flexible, modular approach allows for the definition of nearly any optical surface or element - including the optimization of aspheres, freeform surfaces, diffractive optics, GRIN lenses, and more. Additionally, it supports ghost and tolerance analysis, including the simulation of local surface defects and material inhomogeneities.

Powerful optimization algorithms make it possible to optimize any parameter of the optical system in order to find a solution for even the most complex design problems.

Multi-sequential raytracing opens up a new range of design options and analysis features.

Physical Methods: Besides classical Raytracing QUADOA® fully supports Polarization Raytracing as well as Wave Optical Propagation.

Simulation capabilities: A nearly unlimited range of surface types including Aspheres, Free-Form surfaces, Arrays, Phase functions, local surface defects as well as Birefringent materials, GRIN lenses or material inhomogenities can be simulated.

Object-based approach enables a modular arrangement of lenses and assemblies.

Full bi-directional compatibility with mechanical CAD software enables improved opto-mechanical development.

Optical Systems Designed with QUADOA®
QUADOA® Optical CAD is professional optical design software for simulating, optimizing, and analyzing complex optical systems. It supports optical engineers throughout the design process, helping reduce development time and efficiently solve demanding optical design challenges. QUADOA® combines multiple physical modeling methods in a single optical simulation environment, including polarization ray tracing and wave optical propagation.

Optical Systems Designed with QUADOA®

QUADOA® Optical CAD is professional optical design software for simulating, optimizing, and analyzing complex optical systems. It supports optical engineers throughout the design process, helping reduce development time and efficiently solve demanding optical design challenges. QUADOA® combines multiple physical modeling methods in a single optical simulation environment, including polarization ray tracing and wave optical propagation.

A real game-changer for complex optical systems
QUADOA®'s object-based architecture and advanced multi-sequential ray tracing capabilities revolutionize the design of off-axis and multi-path systems. Its highly flexible, modular approach allows for the definition of nearly any optical surface or element - from aspheres and freeform surfaces to diffractive optics and GRIN lenses - offering broad optimization options. Furthermore, the software excels in ghost and tolerance analysis, with features that simulate local surface defects and material inhomogeneities, providing a comprehensive toolset for precise optical system design.

A real game-changer for complex optical systems

QUADOA®'s object-based architecture and advanced multi-sequential ray tracing capabilities revolutionize the design of off-axis and multi-path systems. Its highly flexible, modular approach allows for the definition of nearly any optical surface or element - from aspheres and freeform surfaces to diffractive optics and GRIN lenses - offering broad optimization options. Furthermore, the software excels in ghost and tolerance analysis, with features that simulate local surface defects and material inhomogeneities, providing a comprehensive toolset for precise optical system design.