Rapid Optical Prototyping Technology is changing even as you read this. What was new last year might be obsolete by next, and new research is constantly opening up new avenues for exploration and optical design. Rapid optical prototyping allows you to stay ahead of the curve and bring your designs to life without waiting for the timeline and sourcing requirements of more traditional manufacturing.  At Avantier inc, we understand that minimizing the time it takes to develop prototypes has become a necessity. The faster a prototype is ready the faster a product can be brought to market. Decreasing the time necessary for this initial step enables you to stay on top of new technologies being introduced and create custom optical products with a minimum of lead time. Rapid Optical Prototyping with In-House Manufacturing In house design expertise as and manufacturing enables us to produce prototypes in a fraction of the time it might take at another optics design firm. For instance, custom pieces can be diamond turned within a 1-2 week turnaround time, and CNC machining can also be accomplished in less than two weeks. Our optical designers are skilled in sourcing cost effective optical components and quickly creating a wide range of custom optical elements  in a minimum of time. Tips for Rapid Optical Prototyping While design fidelity is important, there are many ways that you can simplify your prototype to shorten the timeline without compromising on performance.  Options you may want to consider include: There’s no reason to be limited by old-school methods and traditional timelines. Stay at the front lines of research by working with an optics manufacturer that knows how to get things done with a minimal amount of time. High quality and quick turnaround times do not have to be mutually exclusive. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss your rapid prototyping project or get a custom quote.