PHOTONICS WEST 2027
Discover INGENERIC’s precision-engineered micro-optics and lens arrays at Photonics West 2027.
Meet INGENERIC at PHOTONICS WEST
February 2 – February 4, 2027 | Booth #3472, Hall E
The Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA
Discover High-Precision Optics at Photonics West with INGENERIC
At this year’s Photonic West, the experts from INGENERIC will be showcasing an extensive product portfolio of various micro-optics and lens arrays. The portfolio includes FAC and SAC lenses, C-Modules, beam transformation optics, aspheres, toric lenses, freeform optics, as well as multifunctional micro-lens arrays.
All optical solutions, which are manufactured through a highly reproducible and sophisticated precision glass molding process, can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.
We warmly invite you to visit us (Booth 3472, Hall E) to discover the world of precision optics with INGENERIC.
Consistent quality control
Products off the shelf or customer specific design-in products
Scalability for prototyping, small series, and high volume manufacturing
High reproducibility
Automization enhanced
Consistent quality control
Optical Solutions for Your Specific Application
Optical surfaces are becoming increasingly compley, and mobile applications require compact systems that save space and weight. Additionally, there is a growing demand for high-quality products in large quantities at the lowest possible cost.
At INGENERIC, we recognized these market trends early and adapted our manufacturing processes accordingly.
We provide high-quality, reliable optical solutions for a wide range of industries, such as laser and sensor technology, optical data communication, healthcare, and VR / AR applications. Additionaly, our micro-optics and lens arrays are utilized in cutting-edge growth markets such as industrial lidar and quantum technologies.
At Photonics West, we are happy to assist you with our expertise and many years of experience to find the best solution for your individual requirements.
Below, we present some selected application examples for our optics:
Product Innovation “Q-Men 9 MLA”: 3×3 Multichannel Microlens Array for Multispectral Imaging
INGENERIC’s new meniscus lenses as Q-type aspheres with varying radii set standards in efficiency and image quality
Application:
Highly functional optical elements that are specifically designed to meet the demands of modern multispectral camera systems.
Specifications:
• Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0 x 2.07 mm, 3 x 3 lenses per array
• Complex aspherical meniscus geometry (convex and concave surfaces)
• Each lens optimized for specific wavelengths through varying radii
• Special AR coating (400-850 nm) reduces reflections to less than 1% of incident light
• High-index glass K-VC89
Advantages:
• Maximum precision in a compact design
• Uniform light distribution on sensor elements
• Improved contrast & best image sharpness
INGENERIC Introduces New Product Category: INGENERIC XMO – eXtended Micro Optics
Complex, Multifunctional, and Highly Integrated Micro-Optics
Design Principle:
Multilayer or double-sided micro-optical elements integrating multiple functions or beam paths in a single component
Advantages:
• High Integration Density: Multiple optical surfaces combined on one component
• Compact Design: Fewer parts, simplified assembly, improved stability
• High Efficiency: Reduced reflection and scattering losses for better performance
Manufacturing Process:
• Technology: Isothermal precision glass molding
• Different types of high-index glass usable
Business Spotlight: Microlens Arrays for Optical Data Communication
INGENERIC’s micro optics are enabling technologies for optical data communication to
meet the demands of modern data centers, AI clusters, and next generation communication systems.
Optical Solutions for:
• Co-Packaged Optics (CPO)
• Fiber Connectors / Fiber Array Units
• Optical Transceivers
• Photonics Integrated Circuits (PIC)
• Wavelength Selective Switches (WSS)
Advantages of INGENERIC’s MLAs:
• Small pitch errors: High coupling efficiencies
• Low form errors: Surface roughness ensures low optical loss.
• Negligible dead zones: Prevent signal crosstalk between the lenses.
• Small radius errors: Maintain high focal length uniformities of arrays.
• Miniaturization and seamless integration
• Reproducibility & scalability: Lead to tremendous cost savings while achieving perfect quality even at high volumes.
Meet our Exhibition Team at PHOTONICS WEST 2027
Our experts will be available to personally showcase our current product portfolio, answer technical questions, and discuss potential applications for your projects. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to arrange an appointment with us!
Technical Sales
Sharareh Mortazavi
Sales
Bernd Bresseler
What does Photonics West offer?
SPIE Photonics West 2026, taking place from January 30 – February 4, 2027, is the leading event for optics and photonics professionals. It features over 100 technical conferences with more than 4,500 presentations on topics such as biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, displays, and quantum technologies. The event includes four major exhibitions: BiOS Expo, Quantum West Expo, Photonics West Exhibition, and AR | VR | MR Exhibition, each focusing on different aspects of photonics technology.
Attendees can look forward to presentations from renowned speakers, and participate in over 50 technical courses and numerous professional development workshops. Networking opportunities abound, allowing participants to connect with researchers, innovators, engineers, and business leaders from around the world. This event is an excellent opportunity to stay updated on the latest advancements, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into the future of photonics.