# Lambda Research Corporation

> Lambda Research Corporation develops optical and illumination design software used by engineers, researchers, and educators for over 30 years. Our flagship products are TracePro (3D optical/illumination analysis), OSLO (lens design and optimization), RayViz (SOLIDWORKS raytracing add-in), and PlanOpSim (metasurface/meta-optics design).

Headquarters: 515 Groton Road, Westford, MA 01886, USA. Phone: +1 978-486-0766.

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## TracePro — Optical and Illumination Design Software

TracePro is a 3D Monte Carlo raytracing tool for designing, analyzing, and optimizing optical and illumination systems, including LED optics, light guides, displays, LIDAR, medical/UV systems, and stray light analysis. It imports CAD geometry from SOLIDWORKS, CREO, Siemens NX, and other tools.

- [TracePro product overview](https://lambdares.com/tracepro): Core TracePro features, capabilities, and benefits.
- [Compare TracePro editions](https://lambdares.com/editioncomparison): Side-by-side feature matrix for Standard, Expert, and LC editions.
- [TracePro applications](https://lambdares.com/tracepro-applications): Industry use cases — illumination, displays, automotive lighting, biomedical, aerospace, stray light.
- [TracePro current release notes](https://lambdares.com/support-posts/tracepro-current-release): Latest TracePro version, what's new, and download links.
- [TracePro support resources](https://lambdares.com/tracepro-2): Tutorials, knowledge base articles, and documentation for TracePro.
- [TracePro online training](https://lambdares.com/tptraining): Self-paced and instructor-led online courses.
- [TracePro international training](https://lambdares.com/int-training): In-person and regional training schedules.

## OSLO — Lens Design and Optimization

OSLO (Optics Software for Layout and Optimization) is a sequential lens design and optimization program for imaging systems, used in professional optical engineering and university optics programs. A free OSLO EDU edition is available for students and educators.

- [OSLO product overview](https://lambdares.com/oslo): OSLO features, optimization tools, and supported analyses.
- [OSLO EDU free download](https://lambdares.com/oslo-edu-download): Free educational edition of OSLO for students and academics.
- [OSLO current release notes](https://lambdares.com/support-posts/oslo-current-release): Latest OSLO version and release notes.
- [OSLO support resources](https://lambdares.com/oslo-2): OSLO documentation, tutorials, and technical articles.
- [OSLO online training](https://lambdares.com/oslo-online-training-2): Online OSLO courses for new and experienced lens designers.

## RayViz — SOLIDWORKS Raytracing Add-In

RayViz is an affordable raytracing add-in that runs natively inside SOLIDWORKS, allowing mechanical engineers to apply optical properties and run raytraces without leaving their CAD environment.

- [RayViz product overview](https://lambdares.com/rayviz): RayViz features and SOLIDWORKS integration.
- [RayViz current release notes](https://lambdares.com/support-posts/rayviz-current-release): Latest RayViz version and what's new.
- [RayViz support resources](https://lambdares.com/rayviz-2): Tutorials, documentation, and KB articles for RayViz.

## PlanOpSim — Metasurface and Meta-Optics Design

PlanOpSim is software for the design and simulation of metasurfaces, diffractive optical elements, and other flat/planar optics, distributed by Lambda Research Corporation.

- [PlanOpSim product overview](https://lambdares.com/planopsim): PlanOpSim capabilities for metasurface and meta-optics design.

## Try, Buy, and Get Support

- [Request a demo](https://lambdares.com/request-a-demo): Schedule a live product demo.
- [Request a trial](https://lambdares.com/trials): Download a time-limited evaluation copy.
- [Request a quote / purchase](https://lambdares.com/purchase): Pricing and purchase request form.
- [License options](https://lambdares.com/support-posts/license-options-2026): Subscription, perpetual, and academic licensing details.
- [Support landing page](https://lambdares.com/support): Central hub for product support across TracePro, OSLO, and RayViz.
- [Submit a support inquiry](https://lambdares.com/support-inquiry): Open a technical support ticket.
- [Support policy](https://lambdares.com/support-posts/support-policy): What's covered, response times, and supported versions.
- [Academic resources](https://lambdares.com/academic-resources): Educational pricing, university programs, and course material.

## Optional

- [News and announcements](https://lambdares.com/news): Product releases, technical articles, "Did You Know" posts, and company updates.
- [Contact Lambda Research](https://lambdares.com/contact-us): Office, phone, and contact form.
- [Partners](https://lambdares.com/partners): Technology and integration partners.
- [Distributors](https://lambdares.com/distributors): Regional and international distributors.
- [Privacy policy](https://lambdares.com/privacy-policy): Site privacy policy.