
Learning to navigate the reTORT ray tracer
JUNE 3, 2022Learning to navigate the reTORT ray tracer Learning to navigate the reTORT ray tracer We all know learning to navigate new software can be daunting. Learning to navigate the reTORT ray tracer is simple with a well written guide. The reTORT ray tracer optical design software enables smaller, faster and lighter optical systems design. And, learning is quick with this example and these handy tips....

Asymmetric Aspheric Surfaces, Export to CAD Features in reTORT v2.6
APRIL 25, 2022Asymmetric aspheric surface capability has been enhanced in v2.6. Aspheric lenses are essential design objects in lens design. reTORT v2.6 provides for asymmetric (xy) and symmetric (r) aspheric surfaces. Either...

Tolerance Analysis in reTORT
FEBRUARY 18, 2022Tolerance Analysis is essential to any optical design to be manufactured. It's a set of techniques that must exist in every designer's workflow. It's up there right after a great...

Global Optimization in reTORT – Can quicker global optimization improve your workflow and your ROI?
FEBRUARY 13, 2022Global Optimization in reTORT can be valuable tool. For many, it has the potential to narrow your alternative design choices more quickly. But recently, we ran a focus group about...

Global Optimization in reTORT, Try It, You’ll Like It
OCTOBER 27, 2020Global Optimization scares some designers. We did not understand that until recently. But then, we heard this from designers working for some of our current licensees.

Design for Manufacturability with reTORT Optimization Wizards
JUNE 24, 2020With the reTORT ray tracer software, you have the luxury of quick optimization wizards to simplify your design.

SWaP Reduction Use Case Video Tutorial
MAY 31, 2020SWaP Reduction is the reduction of size, weight and power for a device. In optical lens design, we often replace the concept of power with greater clarity. Alternatively, we think...

Lens System Optimization with reTORT Ray Tracer
APRIL 22, 2020E x H reTORT ray tracer gives you tremendous flexibility and options for your lens system optimization.

Minimizing Optical Aberrations – Focus on Seidel or Zernike
MARCH 19, 2020Minimizing Optical Aberrations is the end goal of any lens system design.

Optical Engineering Faculty and Students – 95% Discount on reTORT Ray Tracer
MARCH 11, 2020"E x H, Inc. is dedicated to excellence in optical engineering and provides the same full featured tools available to commercial optical designers to the educational community.” — Tom DiClemente,...