Accelerated Optical System Design

Automate Your Optomechanical Workflow: Seamless Concept-to-Production-Build with AI

Backed by
Y Combinator

Used by leading research institutions and companies

Stanford University
Harvard University
Leading Quantum Startup
Stealth BioTech Startup
Stanford University
Harvard University
Leading Quantum Startup
Stealth BioTech Startup

Save Months of Engineering Time

Photonium eliminates tedious manual CAD work and automates the entire optical design workflow, letting your engineers focus on innovation instead of mechanical design.

Drag & Drop Design

Intuitively place optical components with smart auto-arrangement based on optical design rules.

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Auto-Generated Mechanics

Automatically create 3D mechanical structures to hold optics, following clearance and stability rules.

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Real-Time Updates

Change a component and watch as CAD models, BOMs, and simulation files update automatically.

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CAD Export

Export your entire setup as a CAD assembly ready for manufacturing with one click.

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Automatic BOM

Generate Bills of Materials with supplier information and part numbers automatically.

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Simulation Integration

Seamlessly export to Zemax OpticStudio for optical performance simulation.

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Component Library

Access a vast library of optical components with auto-imported properties and specifications.

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AI-Powered Optimization

Get intelligent recommendations for components based on performance, price, and availability.

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Let Us Do the Heavy Liftingfor You

Your engineering team can design, iterate, and prepare for manufacturing in a single day, eliminating weeks of back-and-forth between optical and mechanical design.

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Drag & Drop Components

Start by dragging pre-imported optical components like lenses, mirrors, and filters into your workspace.

2

Auto-Generate Mechanics

Photonium automatically creates the optimized placement and mechanical structures needed to hold your optics in place.

3

Iterate & Refine

Make changes and watch as your entire system updates in real-time, including beam simulations, CAD models and BOMs.

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Export & Manufacture

Export your design as a complete CAD assembly ready for mechanical analysis or manufacturing.

Photonium workflow demonstration

See it in action

Watch how Photonium transforms optical design

Helping Engineering Teams Across Industries Deliver Faster

Quantum Computing
Design and build complex optical setups for quantum computing applications with precision and speed.
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Biotech & Life Sciences
Create custom microscopes and imaging systems for biotech research and medical diagnostics.
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LiDAR & Sensing
Develop advanced LiDAR systems and optical sensors for autonomous vehicles and robotics.
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Photonics
Build laser test benches and photonic devices with automated mechanical design.
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Medical Devices
Design optical diagnostic equipment and medical imaging devices with regulatory compliance in mind.
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Semiconductor
Create optical inspection and lithography systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
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Ready to Accelerate Your Optical Engineering Team's Productivity?