Opdo enters 3D printed optics partnership with Luximprint

Opdo, an AI optics platform and recognized expert in volumetric 3D printing for optics, has partnered with Luximprint, a pioneer of 3D printed optics, to create a seamless bridge from intelligent optical design to digital manufacturing. Together, the companies are transforming how optical systems are conceived, developed, and brought to market – unlocking a new level of speed and agility for the optics industry.

3D printed optics open the door to optical components that were previously impossible or uneconomical to manufacture. Engineers can produce freeform lenses, micro-optical arrays, light guides, diffusers, and complex internal geometries in a single step – without molds, polishing, or multi-part assemblies. This makes it ideal for rapid prototyping, ultra-custom illumination systems, compact sensors, AR/VR waveguides, biomedical devices, and emerging photonics applications where speed, precision, and geometric freedom are critical.

Opdo’s AI Optics Platform allows engineers to define optical intent through natural language. Its AI agents generate, simulate, and optimize fully manufacturable designs within minutes. Now, with the integration of Luximprint’s Printoptical technology, those designs can move directly into production – establishing a complete digital workflow from concept to finished component.

“Opdo lets engineers describe what they want to achieve with light – and AI handles the rest. By adding Luximprint’s proven manufacturing capabilities, we are setting a new standard for the optics industry,” said Stephan Kuehr, Founder and CEO of Opdo.

Luximprint’s advanced Printoptical manufacturing process produces optical-grade surfaces directly from digital files, eliminating tooling and accelerating turnaround. Combined with Opdo’s AI-driven design and simulation capabilities – and its deep expertise in volumetric optics fabrication – the partnership delivers unprecedented creative freedom and manufacturing efficiency across scales and applications.

“We’re excited to bring our Printoptical process to the Opdo platform. This collaboration connects two complementary innovations – AI design and digital manufacturing – enabling custom optics to move from vision to physical reality faster than ever before,” said Marco de Visser, CEO of Luximprint.

At the manufacturing end, Luximprint joins a growing ecosystem on the Opdo platform that includes leading volumetric and microfabrication technologies such as Xolography and two-photon polymerisation (2PP). Together, they form a powerful digital fabrication collective covering everything from freeform and illumination optics to advanced microstructures – offering optical engineers a complete, data-driven design-to-production environment.