Hexagon Optics
Hexagon Optics manufactures precision molded optical components for demanding applications, offering services from prototyping to high-volume production across UV to LWIR wavelengths. The company combines proprietary design automation tools with an extensive library of qualified glass materials to accelerate development cycles and ensure consistent quality. Their customer-first engineering approach supports rapid iteration and transparent communication throughout the manufacturing process.
- Hardware
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
Funding
Founders
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 leverages internally developed design automation tools and proven workflows to accelerate product development, reduce iteration cycles, and maintain consistent quality across all production stages. 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. With a customer-first support model and transparent communication, Hexagon Optics manages the complexity of manufacturing so clients can focus on system performance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are optical system designers and manufacturers in industries such as defense, aerospace, medical devices, and industrial imaging that require precision molded glass components for demanding applications.
Features
- Precision glass molding capabilities supporting both small and large optics across UV to LWIR wavelength ranges
- Internally developed design automation tools that accelerate product development and reduce iteration cycles
- Extensive library of qualified optical glass materials with ongoing qualification of new materials for specialized applications
- Scalable production from prototype to high-volume manufacturing with consistent quality control
- World's largest library of molded optics training content available to customers
- Engineering team provides material selection guidance balancing performance, durability, and cost