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From Design to Delivery:
Mastering Polymer Optics

Presented by Apollo Optical Systems and Synopsys (Zemax) — the premier optical design software used worldwide.
November, 13th 2025 - 10:00 AM
The Heathman Hotel Kirkland, WA (Seattle area)
Free admission • Lunch included
A complimentary, hands-on learning experience presented by Apollo Optical Systems and Synopsys Zemax

Transform the way you think about polymer optics

Everything you need to know to engineer polymer optics that meet your performance and production goals

If you’re an engineer or program manager tackling optical design challenges and looking to deepen your understanding of how polymer optics can help you achieve precision, performance, and scalability — this workshop is for you.

Whether for imaging systems, sensing applications, AR/VR, or other advanced optical assemblies, polymer optics deliver a rare combination of design flexibility, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. With the ability to integrate alignment, mounting, and coating features directly into their design, they’ve become a cornerstone of today’s most innovative optical and photonics systems.

In this hands-on workshop, experts from Apollo Optical Systems and Synopsys Zemax will guide you through the entire Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process — from concept and prototyping to coating and metrology. You’ll gain practical insights to maximize optical performance, minimize iteration cycles, and accelerate time to production.

Featuring Synopsys Zemax - the industry’s leading optical design software

This workshop includes insights from the Synopsys Zemax team — creators of the world’s premier optical design software used to model, optimize, and validate complex optical systems.

Together, Apollo Optical Systems and Synopsys Zemax will demonstrate how to connect optical design and simulation with real-world manufacturing, helping you turn great designs into production-ready polymer optics.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Key considerations when designing for polymer optics

  • How to balance optical performance with manufacturability

  • Prototyping options, including single point diamond turning (SPDT)

  • Injection molding fundamentals and tooling configurations

  • Thin-film coating techniques for polymer optics

  • Validating performance through optical metrology

 

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is designed for optical and mechanical engineers, designers, and program managers who want to expand their understanding of the processes and technologies behind high-precision polymer optics — from SPDT prototyping to coated, production-ready components.

Meet the Experts

Hear directly from specialists at Apollo Optical Systems and Synopsys, who will share real-world insights from decades of optical design and manufacturing experience. After the session, attendees will have the opportunity to schedule 1:1 meetings with our experts for personalized discussions about their specific projects or challenges.
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Dale Buralli

Chief Scientist at Apollo

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Brian Markovitz

VP, Operations at Apollo

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Chris Meetze

Sr Sales Engineer at Apollo

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Esteban F. Carbajal

Sr Product Manager at Synopsys Zemax

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Event Details:

- November, 13th 2025 -  10am – 1pm
- The Heathman Hotel Kirkland, WA
- The workshop is free of charge
- Lunch & refreshments will be provided
- Time for one-on-one discussion with our technical team after the presentation - feel free to bring your working drawings

Note: This complimentary workshop is reserved for engineers, designers, and program managers in automotive optics. Please complete the form—our team will review your application and email your personal invite.

About Synopsys Zemax

Synopsys Zemax is an optical design and analysis software suite that enables engineers to design, simulate, and optimize optical systems, from concept to manufacturable designs. It includes tools for sequential and non-sequential ray tracing, optimization, tolerancing, and physical optics, with applications ranging from consumer electronics to aerospace. The software's capabilities are used in a wide variety of industries to bring products like cameras, telescopes, and microscopes to market. 

About Apollo Optical Systems

At Apollo Optical Systems, we design and manufacture high-performance optical components and assemblies for industries where clarity, reliability, and innovation matter most. From medical devices and defense applications to advanced imaging, aerospace, and industrial systems, our customers trust us to deliver solutions that meet the most demanding requirements.