Shanghai Optics Inc.

10/17/2025

Enabling Discovery: Optical Precision for Research & Education

Innovation begins with clarity. At Shanghai Optics, our custom microscope objectives are designed to deliver exceptional optical resolution and reproducibility — essential for both academic research and industrial R&D environments.

Each lens is engineered to ensure diffraction-limited performance, low aberration, and maximum contrast — providing researchers with reliable tools to explore, measure, and analyze at the micron scale.

Whether you’re developing new imaging techniques or teaching next-generation scientists, Shanghai Optics delivers optical solutions that turn theoretical insights into tangible results.

Learn how our precision objectives are advancing global research and education initiatives. https://www.shanghai-optics.com/assembly/microscope-objectives/

Discover custom microscopic objective lens design and engineering with Shanghai Optics. Contact us today to request your quote!

09/26/2025

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

At Shanghai Optics, precision is at the core of everything we do. Using the Zygo Verifire Interferometer, we achieve sub-nanometer accuracy in optical testing—verifying surface flatness, transmitted wavefront, and optical figure with exceptional sensitivity.

This commitment to advanced metrology ensures our custom optics meet the most demanding requirements in research, defense, medical, and industrial applications.

Zygo Verifire Interferometer is a high-precision metrology tool that ensures sub-nanometer accuracy in optical testing. Using phase-shifting interferometry, ...

09/19/2025

𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

At 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, we design and manufacture 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (𝗡𝗔) 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 that deliver:
✨ Maximum light collection efficiency
✨ Sub-micron resolution
✨ Long working distance performance

With advanced anti-reflection coatings, flat-field correction, and minimized aberrations, our high NA objectives provide 𝘂𝗻𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

These lenses empower breakthroughs across industries:

• 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 – precise control and measurement of qubits
• 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – ultra-high-resolution defect detection
• 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 – enhanced fluorescence, confocal, and live-cell microscopy

As a trusted partner in 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, Shanghai Optics ensures seamless integration into research and industrial systems.

👉 Learn more about our High NA objectives Lens: https://www.shanghai-optics.com/assembly/microscope-objectives/
👉 Contact our team to discuss your next project: https://www.shanghai-optics.com/contact-us/

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Shanghai Optics designs and manufactures High Numerical Aperture (NA) microscope objective lenses that combine maximum light collection efficiency, sub-micro...

09/12/2025

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

Polarization is one of the cornerstones of modern optics and photonics—shaping how we control, refine, and apply light across industries. From reducing glare in imaging to enabling precise polarization control in advanced research, 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 are indispensable tools.

👉 Polarizers (dichroic, reflective, birefringent) selectively filter or separate polarization states.
👉 Waveplates (quarter-wave, half-wave) refine polarization with precision, enabling linear-to-circular conversion and orientation control.

At Shanghai Optics, we design and deliver high-performance optical components that help researchers and engineers harness light for innovation in 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗔𝗥/𝗩𝗥, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱.

https://www.shanghai-optics.com/about-us/resources/technical-articles/optical-polarization-exploring-polarizers-and-waveplates/

09/05/2025

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

At Shanghai Optics, we’re redefining what’s possible in advanced imaging and experimental research. Our 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 are purpose-built for the most demanding environments — from ultra-high vacuum chambers and ion traps in 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 applications.

• High NA for exceptional resolution
• Wide field of view for multi-sample imaging
• Low distortion for precise measurements
• High transmission efficiency for UV excitation & fluorescence

Whether you're building the future of quantum tech or pushing the limits of biomedical research, we deliver 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 backed by precision engineering, innovative design, and rigorous quality control.
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🔗 Learn more: https://www.shanghai-optics.com/assembly/microscope-objectives/
📩 Contact our team: https://www.shanghai-optics.com/contact-us/

Discover how Shanghai Optics’ long working distance microscope objective lenses are advancing scientific research and quantum technology.Unlike conventional ...

08/28/2025

𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀

In the era of smart manufacturing and AI-driven processes, how machines see is just as critical as how they perform.

🔹 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 are the eyes of automation — delivering precision, speed, and reliability in industries ranging from 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 to 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆.
🔹 But it’s the 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 behind them that unlock their true potential.

At Shanghai Optics, we engineer advanced optical solutions that:
✔️ Optimize image clarity and resolution
✔️ Withstand extreme industrial conditions
✔️ Enhance detection with specialized filters & coatings
✔️ Support seamless integration across diverse applications

From 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, the synergy of 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 + 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 is reshaping automation — and we’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation.
https://www.shanghai-optics.com/about-us/resources/technical-articles/enhancing-automation-machine-vision-cameras-custom-optics/

08/22/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲.

In high-performance optical systems, even the smallest design features can significantly impact results. One such detail is 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 — the application of a specialized light-absorbing coating to the lens edge to suppress stray light.

This process plays a vital role in enhancing contrast, minimizing flare, and preserving imaging fidelity. At Shanghai Optics, we incorporate this step into our manufacturing process to ensure exceptional clarity and accuracy across all optical components.

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One tiny detail can transform optical performance — and it starts at the edge of the lens.Edge optical blackening is a small detail that makes a big differen...

08/14/2025

From agriculture and forestry to mineral exploration and environmental monitoring, spectral imaging technologies reveal details far beyond human vision. Yet multi-spectral and hyper-spectral imaging differ greatly in the depth and precision of the information they provide.

Multi-spectral imaging captures a limited number of broader bands, ideal for general applications like land cover classification. Hyper-spectral imaging captures hundreds of narrow, contiguous bands, enabling precise material identification and specialized analysis.
https://www.shanghai-optics.com/about-us/resources/technical-articles/contrasting-multi-spectral-and-hyper-spectral-imaging/

08/08/2025

Polymer optics play a critical role in modern optical system design — offering lightweight, cost-effective solutions without compromising performance. Their high versatility makes them ideal for use in medical devices, consumer electronics, imaging systems, and more.
At Shanghai Optics, we specialize in manufacturing custom polymer optical components and lens assemblies using advanced techniques and premium transparent organic polymers. Our precision-engineered solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of high-performance applications.

Watch our latest video to see how Shanghai Optics is setting the standard in polymer optics manufacturing: https://youtu.be/ig2PYgVC_XM

📩Have a project in mind? Let’s collaborate:
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Discover the precision and versatility of polymer optics, also known as plastic optics, manufactured by Shanghai Optics. Our specialized polymer optical comp...

07/31/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝗺𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲—𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯-𝟭𝟬𝗺𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗻𝗺+ 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀?

That was the challenge.

In our latest case study, we share how Shanghai Optics approached material selection, tolerancing, and high-precision fabrication—from CNC grinding to MRF finishing—to meet demanding optical specs in a compact form factor.

If you're developing micro-optics for harsh or wavelength-specific environments, this one's worth a read.

https://www.shanghai-optics.com/about-us/resources/technical-articles/underwater-double-convex-aspheric-lens-case-study/

07/24/2025

Shanghai Optics specializes in high-precision polymer optics crafted through advanced injection molding. We deliver tight-tolerance, custom optical components—from aspheric lenses to freeform optics—for applications in medical imaging, industrial sensing, aerospace, and illumination systems.

Our in-house capabilities span design, prototyping, and mass production, using premium polymers like PMMA, polycarbonate, and COP for exceptional clarity and dimensional accuracy.

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📘 Learn more: https://www.shanghai-optics.com/components/polymer-optics/
📩 Contact us: https://www.shanghai-optics.com/contact-us/

Shanghai Optics specializes in high-precision polymer optics manufactured through advanced injection molding technology. Our in-house capabilities support th...

07/17/2025

Achieving unparalleled precision in optical manufacturing requires advanced technology and expert craftsmanship.
Shanghai Optics’ Single Point Diamond Turning (SPDT) process employs diamond-tipped tools to machine complex optical components with nanometer-level accuracy. This technique is essential for producing aspheric and freeform lenses with superior surface quality and extremely tight tolerances—key factors in high-performance optical systems.

By reducing surface imperfections and ensuring precise geometries, our diamond turning technology supports demanding applications in aerospace, biomedical devices, and photonics.

Explore how Shanghai Optics combines innovation and expertise to deliver high-precision optics solutions.

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Discover the Single Point Diamond Turning (SPDT) process at Shanghai Optics, where precision meets innovation. This video offers an in-depth look at our stat...