3DOptix Releases Open, Cloud-based Optical Design and Simulation Software

[Anastasius Gruen]

The Future of Optical Design. 3DOptix has launched a free, cloud-based optical design and simulation platform - no installation is needed - the software runs on a standard browser. The platform provides remote access to a virtual lab with optomechanics, lasers and detectors. Both professionals and students can run an optical simulation with off-the-shelf optical components from leading vendors or any customized optical elements.

The optical design and simulation platform was developed from a deep need to reduce the multiple trial and error iteration in the lab among scientists, researchers and engineers in the optics community.

Watch the video:

Beta Platform opened

Currently, the beta platform has about 1,000 users, more than 20,000 optical elements from 15 different vendors available in the database, and off-the-shelf optomechanics with built-in mechanical functionalities. All products are ready for simulation and mounting. Once the optical design has gone through the simulation phase, the implementation in the lab becomes straightforward and easy with a simulated optomechanical blueprint. Additionally, users can generate 2D sketches for an article or a paper directly from the platform.

"3DOptix is changing the way scientists, researchers, and engineers design and simulate the implementation of optical prototypes and setups. We are very excited to bring an innovative cloud platform with enhanced simulation features combined with accessibility and ease of use. Our users can run a complete optical simulation in a short time and share the design with their friends and colleagues, and make smart procurement decisions before they go into the lab," says Gil Noy, 3DOptix CEO

3DOptix is open for beta testing. Please apply by sending an email to ***@3doptix.com or visit our website at https://design.3doptix.com/ and register. As we are overwhelmed with requests to join our beta testing, it might take a few days to approve the application.

About 3DOptix

3DOptix started the online optical design and simulation platform to get more done in a frictionless remote environment. Our easy reliable and innovative optical cloud platform provides optical CAD Design, simulations, and widgets services. 3DOptix helps optical designers create better designs with higher efficiency and a clear path to implementation.

Founded in 2017, 3DOptix is a spin-off company from the Femto-Nano laboratory at Tel Aviv University and is headquartered in Holon, Israel.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3doptix-releases-open-cloud-based-optical-design-and-simulation-software-301054669.html

[Phil Hobbs]

Post by Anastasius Gruen
The Future of Optical Design. 3DOptix has launched a free,
cloud-based optical design and simulation platform - no installation
is needed - the software runs on a standard browser. The platform
provides remote access to a virtual lab with optomechanics, lasers
and detectors. Both professionals and students can run an optical
simulation with off-the-shelf optical components from leading vendors
or any customized optical elements.
The optical design and simulation platform was developed from a deep
need to reduce the multiple trial and error iteration in the lab
among scientists, researchers and engineers in the optics community.
Watch the video: http://youtu.be/TpmZ5f8Shn4
Beta Platform opened
Currently, the beta platform has about 1,000 users, more than 20,000
optical elements from 15 different vendors available in the database,
and off-the-shelf optomechanics with built-in mechanical
functionalities. All products are ready for simulation and mounting.
Once the optical design has gone through the simulation phase, the
implementation in the lab becomes straightforward and easy with a
simulated optomechanical blueprint. Additionally, users can generate
2D sketches for an article or a paper directly from the platform.
"3DOptix is changing the way scientists, researchers, and engineers
design and simulate the implementation of optical prototypes and
setups. We are very excited to bring an innovative cloud platform
with enhanced simulation features combined with accessibility and
ease of use. Our users can run a complete optical simulation in a
short time and share the design with their friends and colleagues,
and make smart procurement decisions before they go into the lab,"
says Gil Noy, 3DOptix CEO
3DOptix is open for beta testing. Please apply by sending an email to
and register. As we are overwhelmed with requests to join our beta
testing, it might take a few days to approve the application.
About 3DOptix
3DOptix started the online optical design and simulation platform to
get more done in a frictionless remote environment. Our easy reliable
and innovative optical cloud platform provides optical CAD Design,
simulations, and widgets services. 3DOptix helps optical designers
create better designs with higher efficiency and a clear path to
implementation.
Founded in 2017, 3DOptix is a spin-off company from the Femto-Nano
laboratory at Tel Aviv University and is headquartered in Holon,
Israel.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3doptix-releases-open-cloud-based-optical-design-and-simulation-software-301054669.html

So how do you folks plan to make your money?

Cheers

Phil Hobbs

[Joe Gwinn]

On Thu, 7 May 2020 14:34:33 -0400, Phil Hobbs

Post by Phil Hobbs

Post by Anastasius Gruen
The Future of Optical Design. 3DOptix has launched a free,
cloud-based optical design and simulation platform - no installation
is needed - the software runs on a standard browser. The platform
provides remote access to a virtual lab with optomechanics, lasers
and detectors. Both professionals and students can run an optical
simulation with off-the-shelf optical components from leading vendors
or any customized optical elements.
The optical design and simulation platform was developed from a deep
need to reduce the multiple trial and error iteration in the lab
among scientists, researchers and engineers in the optics community.
Watch the video: http://youtu.be/TpmZ5f8Shn4
Beta Platform opened
Currently, the beta platform has about 1,000 users, more than 20,000
optical elements from 15 different vendors available in the database,
and off-the-shelf optomechanics with built-in mechanical
functionalities. All products are ready for simulation and mounting.
Once the optical design has gone through the simulation phase, the
implementation in the lab becomes straightforward and easy with a
simulated optomechanical blueprint. Additionally, users can generate
2D sketches for an article or a paper directly from the platform.
"3DOptix is changing the way scientists, researchers, and engineers
design and simulate the implementation of optical prototypes and
setups. We are very excited to bring an innovative cloud platform
with enhanced simulation features combined with accessibility and
ease of use. Our users can run a complete optical simulation in a
short time and share the design with their friends and colleagues,
and make smart procurement decisions before they go into the lab,"
says Gil Noy, 3DOptix CEO
3DOptix is open for beta testing. Please apply by sending an email to
and register. As we are overwhelmed with requests to join our beta
testing, it might take a few days to approve the application.
About 3DOptix
3DOptix started the online optical design and simulation platform to
get more done in a frictionless remote environment. Our easy reliable
and innovative optical cloud platform provides optical CAD Design,
simulations, and widgets services. 3DOptix helps optical designers
create better designs with higher efficiency and a clear path to
implementation.
Founded in 2017, 3DOptix is a spin-off company from the Femto-Nano
laboratory at Tel Aviv University and is headquartered in Holon,
Israel.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3doptix-releases-open-cloud-based-optical-design-and-simulation-software-301054669.html

So how do you folks plan to make your money?

From their online catalog, I bet the optical design package is
intended to help sell their optical breadboard components.

I would not be surprised if users also unwittingly licence their
designs to 3DOptix. Some online 3D CAD programs do exactly that.
Academics may not care, especially if it's the students that will use
the software.

They mention a patent, which turns out to be optical, and not about
optical design software:
<https://3doptix.com/blogs/news/exlusive-license-agreement>

Joe

[Phil Hobbs]

Post by Joe Gwinn
On Thu, 7 May 2020 14:34:33 -0400, Phil Hobbs

Post by Phil Hobbs

Post by Anastasius Gruen
The Future of Optical Design. 3DOptix has launched a free,
cloud-based optical design and simulation platform - no installation
is needed - the software runs on a standard browser. The platform
provides remote access to a virtual lab with optomechanics, lasers
and detectors. Both professionals and students can run an optical
simulation with off-the-shelf optical components from leading vendors
or any customized optical elements.
The optical design and simulation platform was developed from a deep
need to reduce the multiple trial and error iteration in the lab
among scientists, researchers and engineers in the optics community.
Watch the video: http://youtu.be/TpmZ5f8Shn4
Beta Platform opened
Currently, the beta platform has about 1,000 users, more than 20,000
optical elements from 15 different vendors available in the database,
and off-the-shelf optomechanics with built-in mechanical
functionalities. All products are ready for simulation and mounting.
Once the optical design has gone through the simulation phase, the
implementation in the lab becomes straightforward and easy with a
simulated optomechanical blueprint. Additionally, users can generate
2D sketches for an article or a paper directly from the platform.
"3DOptix is changing the way scientists, researchers, and engineers
design and simulate the implementation of optical prototypes and
setups. We are very excited to bring an innovative cloud platform
with enhanced simulation features combined with accessibility and
ease of use. Our users can run a complete optical simulation in a
short time and share the design with their friends and colleagues,
and make smart procurement decisions before they go into the lab,"
says Gil Noy, 3DOptix CEO
3DOptix is open for beta testing. Please apply by sending an email to
and register. As we are overwhelmed with requests to join our beta
testing, it might take a few days to approve the application.
About 3DOptix
3DOptix started the online optical design and simulation platform to
get more done in a frictionless remote environment. Our easy reliable
and innovative optical cloud platform provides optical CAD Design,
simulations, and widgets services. 3DOptix helps optical designers
create better designs with higher efficiency and a clear path to
implementation.
Founded in 2017, 3DOptix is a spin-off company from the Femto-Nano
laboratory at Tel Aviv University and is headquartered in Holon,
Israel.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3doptix-releases-open-cloud-based-optical-design-and-simulation-software-301054669.html

So how do you folks plan to make your money?

From their online catalog, I bet the optical design package is
intended to help sell their optical breadboard components.
I would not be surprised if users also unwittingly licence their
designs to 3DOptix. Some online 3D CAD programs do exactly that.
Academics may not care, especially if it's the students that will use
the software.
They mention a patent, which turns out to be optical, and not about
<https://3doptix.com/blogs/news/exlusive-license-agreement>

I'm not at all against folks making money--I try to do the same
myself--but I really want to hear about the value proposition these guys
are offering. The tools sound great, as far as that goes--if the biz is
on the level, it might well be worth spending eome time with them.

Cheers

Phil Hobbs

[Joe Gwinn]

On Thu, 7 May 2020 20:09:10 -0400, Phil Hobbs

Post by Phil Hobbs

Post by Joe Gwinn
On Thu, 7 May 2020 14:34:33 -0400, Phil Hobbs

Post by Phil Hobbs

Post by Anastasius Gruen
The Future of Optical Design. 3DOptix has launched a free,

[snip]

Post by Phil Hobbs

Post by Joe Gwinn

Post by Phil Hobbs

Post by Anastasius Gruen
3DOptix is open for beta testing. Please apply by sending an email to
and register. As we are overwhelmed with requests to join our beta
testing, it might take a few days to approve the application.
About 3DOptix
3DOptix started the online optical design and simulation platform to
get more done in a frictionless remote environment. Our easy reliable
and innovative optical cloud platform provides optical CAD Design,
simulations, and widgets services. 3DOptix helps optical designers
create better designs with higher efficiency and a clear path to
implementation.
Founded in 2017, 3DOptix is a spin-off company from the Femto-Nano
laboratory at Tel Aviv University and is headquartered in Holon,
Israel.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/3doptix-releases-open-cloud-based-optical-design-and-simulation-software-301054669.html

So how do you folks plan to make your money?

From their online catalog, I bet the optical design package is
intended to help sell their optical breadboard components.
I would not be surprised if users also unwittingly licence their
designs to 3DOptix. Some online 3D CAD programs do exactly that.
Academics may not care, especially if it's the students that will use
the software.
They mention a patent, which turns out to be optical, and not about
<https://3doptix.com/blogs/news/exlusive-license-agreement>

I'm not at all against folks making money--I try to do the same
myself--but I really want to hear about the value proposition these guys
are offering. The tools sound great, as far as that goes--if the biz is
on the level, it might well be worth spending eome time with them.

I quite agree. Can't say I love the website.

I had the same question, but their demo video showed optical
components and a breadboard that I didn't look like anything I recall,
and that told me where to look. I suspectonly one component of that
catalog is built so far. Give them a few years.


Joe Gwinn