Hexagon Optics
Hexagon Optics is a precision glass molding manufacturer specializing in aspheric lenses produced via progressive molding machines, supporting wavelengths from UV to LWIR and lens diameters up to 45+ mm. The company combines internally developed design automation tools with semi-automated manufacturing to deliver consistent quality from prototype through high-volume production, serving demanding applications in defense, medical, and industrial imaging.
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Hardware
- New Materials
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Precision optical components often require lengthy development cycles, complex material selection, and inconsistent quality when transitioning from prototype to high-volume production. Many manufacturers struggle to balance performance requirements with cost and manufacturability, especially when working with specialized glass materials or demanding wavelength specifications.
Solution
Hexagon Optics provides precision glass molding services that deliver optical components from prototype through high-volume production, supporting wavelengths from UV to LWIR. The company operates progressive precision glass molding machines—currently the only company in the United States using this technology—which divide manufacturing into 8-10 precisely controlled stages, producing a finished aspheric lens every 80-90 seconds. Hexagon Optics leverages internally developed design automation tools and a semi-automated manufacturing approach that pairs advanced systems with human expertise to accelerate product development, reduce iteration cycles, and maintain consistent quality. Their engineering team collaborates closely with customers to identify optimal glass materials that balance performance, durability, and cost, while continually qualifying new materials for specialized applications.
Target Audience
Primary customers are optical system designers and manufacturers in industries such as defense, aerospace, medical devices, industrial imaging, automotive, and thermal imaging that require precision molded glass components for demanding applications.
Features
- Progressive precision glass molding technology with 8-10 staged processes, producing finished aspheric lenses every 80-90 seconds
- Capability to mold precision glass aspheres up to 45+ mm in diameter, with larger-diameter capability planned for late 2027
- Internally developed design automation tools that accelerate product development and reduce iteration cycles
- Extensive library of qualified optical glass materials including moldable oxide glasses, radiation-resistant glasses, and chalcogenide materials for infrared systems
- Semi-automated manufacturing philosophy pairing advanced automation with essential human expertise to optimize outcomes and control costs
- Optical molds and tooling supporting complex geometries including aspheric, asphero-diffractive, freeform, and Fresnel forms, with coatings from platinum iridium to diamond-like carbon
- World's largest library of molded optics training content available to customers