Est. 1996
I don't explain optics — I deliver finished imaging systems that get your product to market on time and on budget. — Michael Thomas, Principal
A bespoke imaging group focused on optical performance, schedule, and cost.
From designing custom prime and zoom lenses or acting as your in-house design authority, we develop robust imaging solutions spanning UV through Infrared using CODE V and Zemax. We excel at creative solutions that can be produced economically.
Product strategy from concept to market including IP development, NPI road-mapping, and brand positioning — including emerging AI imaging applications. Proven experience launching successful imaging companies like Moment and Module 8.
From custom optics to build to print, OPDEV delivers the perfect balance of cost and performance, creating meaningful value for our clients. We manage the entire vendor qualification, supplier execution and quality control process — delivering finished product to your door.
OPDEV works with a select number of clients at any time — every program gets full principal attention, not a junior team.
35 years of optical design leadership, supply chain excellence and optical entrepreneurship. Co-founder of Hyperion Development (acquired 2016), Moment Lens (exit 2016), and Module 8.
LinkedIn Profile →One of the most distinguished optical designers in the world. Landmark work spanning cinema prime and zoom lenses, defense systems, and scientific imaging — including decades of work with the world's leading lens manufacturers. Co-developing next-generation AI imaging systems with OPDEV.
Expert in mechanical realization of precision optical systems — housings, mounts, alignment fixtures, thermal compensation, tolerance-stack analysis. Bridges lens prescription to manufacturable hardware.
Lenses and active aligned assemblies for autonomy, robotics, AI imaging, Lidar, drone optics, ADAS, and machine vision systems.
Prime and zoom lenses, viewfinders, 3D projection, anamorphic.
Mobile lenses, consumer camera lenses, embedded imaging and computational imaging for smart devices.
Prime and zoom lenses for SWIR, MWIR and LWIR, night vision, multispectral imaging, satellite imaging, and remote sensing.
Fixed and zoom projection lenses, head mounted displays, AR/VR optics, AR headset optics, theatrical projection and simulation.
Endoscope lens design, ophthalmic imaging, surgical imaging, custom microscopy, and semiconductor inspection optics.