Physics-based tools for every optical engineering team.
Design optical systems, validate opto-mechanical assemblies, and generate sensor-true data for AI perception – all powered by the same PhotonCore physics engine.
No installation required · Try all Professional features free for 7 days
PhotonCore · live tracerunning
design studio · live beam path
Fast Rays
live re-trace as you drag
Catalog optics
off-the-shelf parts
Zero install
runs in the browser
Imaging
object through the lens
Spectral
RGB collection analysis
29,623
peak detector counts
In CAD
Fusion 360 add-in
Spot
incoherent irradiance
100 x 100
detector resolution
Sensor-true
full lens and sensor chain
Veiling glare
and headlight bloom
vs no lens
same scene, no optics
10B+
rays per simulation, GPU-native
CUDA
NVIDIA OptiX acceleration
100%
browser-based – nothing to install
3 → 1
three products, one physics engine
Products
A unified platform for optical engineering
Three specialized tools – one physics engine. Each product addresses a distinct phase of the optical engineering workflow.
Design & Simulation
Browser-based optical design and simulation. Build systems from a real component catalog, run full 3D ray tracing and wave-optics with PhotonCore, and design with AI using natural language.
Drag-and-drop optical layout
Interactive real-time ray propagation
AI design with Claude and Codex
3DOptix Warehouse community
OptiTwin
BetaCAD companion for opto-mechanical validation. Keeps beam envelopes, ray paths, and performance metrics live inside your mechanical CAD model.
Live optical-CAD sync
Beam paths in the assembly
Tolerance & environmental analysis
Foundation for AI-first opto-mech
TrueScene
BetaSensor-true simulation for Physical AI – perception-ready datasets shaped by real imaging physics, not just rendered pixels.
Full lens physics & sensor model
3D scene → sensor-true dataset
Render-agnostic, Unreal supported
For ADAS, robotics, perception AI
Trusted by professionals
“What I love about the 3DOptix platform is it interactive platform where the 3D model of the design is fully and realistically (!) integrated into the optical simulation. Moreover, the simulation and analysis capabilities are very impressive on par with leading tools on the market. The support is very responsive and they are eager to provide a thorough solution to whatever requirement the customer might have.”
“A clear GUI, simple Drag&Drop functions and useful analysis tools make it easier to me to enter the world of optic design compared to other common softwares.”
“Having worked with Zemax for research projects for some time, the discovery of 3DOptix seemed like a very promising addition from the start. For example, the intuitive and lab-like software provides a wonderful tool for planning new experiments and as a digital lab book. We are very happy to follow the development of 3DOptix and to make it useful for our research area of Nonlinear Quantum Optics through an ongoing fruitful exchange of experiences.”
“Since using 3DOptix I have been able to increase my productivity by using the simple and easy to use visual interface and various tools. I can quickly prototype optical systems, use readily available optics from the included catalog, and share designs with clients instantaneously. The web based platform really is a unique and easy way for optical engineers and designers to get the job done.”
“Using 3DOptix has been a game-changer for my optical system development needs. Their intuitive design and assembly solutions allowed me to build and modify complex optical trains quickly and efficiently, significantly simplifying the typically time-consuming process. It's a highly user-friendly platform, making even the most complicated tasks manageable.”
“We started to use 3DOptix simulation software in the Quantum Photonic group led by Prof. Dirk Englund about a year ago. It has proven to be invaluable to our research efforts, allowing us to create "digital twins" of our complicated optical setups, and by doing so improving our understanding and repeatability of our experiments. We found the software very aesthetic, easy to use and has allowed us to easily analyze our optical systems. Over 5 people in the group are active users of the software, and more are interested in incorporating it in their experiments.”
“3DOptix is a user-friendly tool for creating optical simulations. It is intuitive compared to other programs and easy to start using without extensive training. Moreover, one can learn a lot from the warehouse setups. The best part is the support: you can contact 3DOptix directly for assistance and they are always happy to help.”
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No installation, no file setup, free trial available – the full PhotonCore engine, component Warehouse, and the AI agent plugins included.
