Welcome to optical design unit, where science and technology meets cutting-edge lighting solutions.

our competences

  • experimenting

    Experimental mockups / Creating lighting concepts / Comparison to existing product / Access to library of optical components, light shaping accessories, light engines and materials / Functional operation with laboratory equipment / Demonstration of optical effects / Visualizing lighting results / Derivation of product ideas

  • research

    Fundamental research on lighting, perception and HCL, light shaping structures, materials and surfaces / Derivation of calculation methods / Transferring knowledge into procedures / IP-management (Know-How / patents) / Collaboration within the scientific community / Leading national and international research projects

  • software development

    Transferring gained knowledge into numerical concepts / Packaging solid lighting fundamentals into mathematical models / Derivation of professional software structures / Creation of in-house calculation and simulation routines / Use of up to date software architecture and numerical libraries / Creation of sophisticated testing routines / Consideration of modern software management

  • optical design

    Consideration of specifications and client requirements (market view) / Understanding lighting applications and defining competitive advantages / Derivation of optical shapes and light modeling contours / Use of complex freeform surfaces and micro-facets / Transferring into physical models / Simulation of optical performances / Tolerance analysis (mech. & optical) / Data transfer into up to date CAD software

  • prototyping

    Transform ideas and results into first functional elements (optical components and light engines) / Combining manufacturing (3D printing, machining) with specific post-procedures for optical analysis (refractive & reflective coated optics) / Functional optical samples & mock-up / PCB-prototyping and simplified electronics and control for laboratory operation

  • product development

    Market analysis / Feasibility studies / Product ideation / Customized light engine design / [o3u] specific product development / Evaluation of production methodologies / Mechanical and electronics design / Use of modern interfaces for communication control and operation / Manufacturing optical components and final product assembly / Testing and measuring optical performance / Certification and product documentation / Supply of optical measurement devices

  • manufacturing

    Specification and definition of materials (optical components and PCB) / Consideration of tolerances / Know-How of suitable production technology / Tooling of optical components / Pre-serial manufacturing / Release samples for serial development / Quality control & component evaluation / Serial manufacturing / Customized supply

  • testing

    Goniophotometer (DIN13032) / Spectral measurements and analysis / Thermal measurements / Design evaluation and product optimization / EPREL measurements / Test stands for medical application / Test stands for quality control of manufactured optical components and luminaires / Calibration / 1:1 mock-up installation to analyse visual and non-visual parameters (glare, visual comfort)

  • consulting

    Market analysis and portfolio definition / feasibility studies / expert reports / Artificial lighting, daylighting and sun-shading analysis / Contract research and contract development / Product measurements and lighting reports / expert talks and education in light and lighting / Advisory in HCL based on research findings

We are a group of mathematicians, physicists, engineers, and lighting experts, based in the heart of Tirol, Austria. With over 30 years of experience in the lighting industry, we leverage state-of-the-art technology and expertise.

Our core research and development focuses on architectural lighting, medical lighting, optical measurement and consulting. At [o3u] we provide customized services and products.

what we offer

industry

  • Development partnership for customer-specific indoor and outdoor lighting systems in all phases (from idea generation to delivery of series-ready optical assemblies)

    Manufacturing and distribution of lighting components and assemblies

  • Development partnership for customer-specific lighting systems based on medical standard EN60601-2-41 3rd edition (in all phases) (from idea generation to delivery of series-ready optical assemblies)

    Manufacturing and distribution of lighting components and assemblies

  • Development partnership for client specific lighting challenges (in all phases) (from idea generation to delivery of series-ready optical assemblies)

    Manufacturing and distribution of lighting components and assemblies

consulting

  • Planning and execution of [o3u] lead research projects and contract development, market analysis and product benchmarking of lighting products, feasibility studies and technology assessments as well as daylight analysis and sun-shading studies. Additional responsibilities cover the execution of perception studies in visual and non-visual fields (HCL), along with the preparation of expert reports. Education in light and lighting further supports these activities.

  • Lighting measurements using certified optical measurement devices, product analysis with a focus on identifying improvement potentials, the preparation of lighting reports and documentation. Provision of EPREL measurements and report generation.

  • Expert reports on the visual and non-visual effects of lighting, providing consultancy on artificial lighting, daylighting and the implications of the new daylighting standard, conducting workshops, courses, seminars on lighting fundamentals and optical design.

devices

  • Development and distribution of proprietary light measurement systems [o3u]-cam, creation of light test stands for surgical lights, implementation of light measurement systems for quality control in laboratories and production

  • Development and distribution of specific lighting systems

our team


  • Research & Development
    s.rainer@o3u.at


  • Research & Development
    p.tanler@o3u.at


  • Office Dog / Mental Support

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