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Description

FRED is an all-encompassing software solution designed to model the behavior of light in optomechanical systems through ray tracing techniques. It accommodates both coherent and incoherent light paths and enables users to apply realistic surface characteristics to each system component. Among its notable features are the rapid and precise simulation of a variety of light sources, including lasers, arc lamps, LEDs, ideal emitters, bulbs, and custom ray sets defined by users. The software also includes sophisticated geometry handling, scattering capabilities, optimization tools, scripting options, and graphical utilities, allowing for meticulous control over ray tracing parameters during the simulations. Additionally, it offers extensive post-tracing analysis tools and reports, facilitates real-time visualization and modification of intricate optical and mechanical configurations, and boasts high extensibility through user-generated scripts. Ultimately, FRED serves as a fundamental resource for the effective propagation of light within optomechanical frameworks, making it invaluable for researchers and engineers in the field.

Description

Paraxia-Plus-10 is an advanced optical design software tailored for Windows, specifically focused on applications involving laser resonators and the propagation of laser beams. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows for immediate visualization of beam characteristics through the innovative “Digital Laser Workbench” mode. Laser engineers and designers benefit from unique access to beam data and analytical results that are typically not obtainable from conventional geometric optics codes that employ ray tracing. The software includes a comprehensive suite of tools such as optimization features, tolerance analysis, stability charts, and FFT-based rigorous propagation for arbitrary input beams. This functionality facilitates the simulation of diffraction phenomena as well as beam misalignments caused by components that are either decentered or have sustained damage from lasers. Additionally, waist dimensions and locations are provided in relation to each component, and users can track beam diameter and radius of curvature at any point along the beam's trajectory. The flexibility of the program allows users to incorporate custom code to further enhance its capabilities and enable scripting for more intricate calculations. Utilized globally by consultants, laser manufacturing firms, and government laboratories, many users operate multiple instances of this powerful software to meet their diverse needs. The program’s extensive features and adaptability make it an invaluable tool in the field of laser design and analysis.

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API Access

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Integrations

AgentKey Yes 
Finaxus Yes 
Odella Yes 

Integrations

AgentKey No 
Finaxus No 
Odella No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$1,750 one time fee
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Photon Engineering

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

photonengr.com/fred

Vendor Details

Company Name

Sciopt Enterprises

Founded

1981

Country

United States

Website

www.sciopt.com

Product Features

Product Features

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

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