Though the specific steps vary depending on the type of the objective needed, microscope objectives are generally produced using the following process:

1. Design the objective: Shanghai Optics design and produce the objective lens with the required performance for meeting customers’ specific needs including imaging quality, magnification, working distance, spectral range, field of view, etc. This step may include choosing the proper lens configuration, selecting the proper types of optical glasses, lens optimizations, performance analyses, creating specifications and drawings of lens assembly, optical prats, and mechanical parts.
2. Component manufacturing: There are several methods of producing the optical components including precision molding for high volume production. We review customers’ specific needs and select cost-effective ways to produce the components. We inspect all the components and ensure the surface quality and dimension accuracy meet specifications.
3. Coating the optical components: All optical components are coated for meeting the coating specifications such as reflectivity or transmission specs.
4. Bonding: We choose the correct adhesive to bond the optical elements. We clean the optical elements carefully and cement the matching surfaces precisely.
5. Assemble the objective: We use the optimum alignment process to assemble objective lenses accurately and cost-effectively. With state-of-the-art optical metrology equipment, we inspect and qualify objectives in accordance with customers’ specific requirements.

Shanghai Optics design and manufacture various standard microscope objectives and also custom microscope objectives for meeting customers’ specific needs. With various types of advanced in-house manufacturing and testing equipment, we can produce both prototypes and large quantities of precision microscope objectives in an economic and fast way.

To address special custom needs such as  high N.A. or long working distance or special coatings, Shanghai Optics make cost-effective solutions available to customers.

With more than 55 years of optical design and manufacturing experience in precision lenses, Shanghai Optics is highly qualified to help engineers, researchers, scientists and microscope manufacturers with microscopy and imaging challenges. Our optical engineering consultants can help design custom microscope objectives that meet your needs, and our production team can manufacture the lenses with high quality in very efficient and economic manners.

We provide first article inspection and follow ISO 9001 standards to ensure the lenses meet or beyond your expectations for performance. If you want to bring the advantages of high-quality microscope lenses to your project or workplace, request a free quote from S.O. today.