OSLO for Professional Lens Design
Optical lens design software built for engineers working on imaging systems, prescription-based optics, and sequential optical design. It provides a focused environment for lens layout, ray tracing, analysis, and optimization, helping optical engineers move efficiently from concept to refined design. Designed specifically for lens design workflows, the platform supports the practical demands of modern optical engineering. Engineers can evaluate performance, optimize designs, and iterate quickly with tools built around the realities of sequential optical system development. For teams working on camera lenses, instrument optics, and other precision applications, it provides the control needed to improve designs with confidence.
Advanced ray tracing, optical analysis, and powerful optimization methods are combined with a high-speed internal compiled language, giving engineers both flexibility and performance during development. This makes it well suited for solving a wide range of lens design challenges, from early-stage layout work to detailed refinement and performance analysis. For optical engineers, workflow matters as much as capability. The software is built to support rapid iteration, clear analysis, and practical optimization so teams can move through design cycles without unnecessary friction. The emphasis stays on real lens design work, imaging performance, design control, and efficient problem solving.
It also fits naturally into a broader optical design workflow. Used alongside TracePro, it supports a more complete design environment, allowing teams to begin with lens design and optimization, then move into wider system-level optical analysis when needed. This is especially useful for projects that start with sequential design work and later require validation of full-system optical behavior.
A low-friction entry point also makes it accessible for evaluation, education, and early project work. Users can start with the free EDU version to explore the workflow, then move to the Premium version for advanced professional use. For organizations that need both lens design software and full-system optical simulation, it provides a practical path into a broader optical engineering environment.
FAQ
What is OSLO best used for?
OSLO is best used for sequential lens design, optical layout, analysis, and optimization in imaging-focused workflows.
Does OSLO work with TracePro?
Yes. OSLO works in tandem with TracePro to provide a more complete design environment.
Is there a free way to evaluate OSLO?
Yes. While we offer OSLO Premium, OSLO EDU is our free limited version of OSLO that can be used for free, for any purpose.