Optical Systems Design

Optical Systems Design provides lens design software for designing optical systems. Put simply, it is about solving a specific business problem with software.

It makes the most sense for teams in its space. They also list Eyewear and Product Design, so expect those to show up in the feature set. They are a very small team, 1 to 10 people, which usually shapes who they work with. You will probably talk to the people who build it, which is great until you need 24/7 support.

Optical Systems Design is based in Tucson, Arizona. More on osdoptics.com.

Our checklist for this category: pricing, support, and how it fits with the tools you already use. Ask for a trial on your own data, not a canned demo.

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