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PanDao Update 1.2.21

Today we released another update with a lot of features. First, we added a new error message when molding is enforced and the material selected is not suited for molding: On request, we also added the summary from the report to the result section:  We are also starting to add new messages to PanDao which helps our users to fabricate …

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PanDao Update 1.2.15

Here is a new update! This time we have some new features. First, we added an additional layer of security. We increased our password policy, so if you change your password or create a new account you need to have at least one digit and one special character in your password. The second new feature is the ability to activate …

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Collaboration with JOYA Team

Dear friends! We are happy to announce our collaboration with JOYA Team that allows both companies to provide a more full-service package for the development of an affordable and cost-effective optical system. As part of our collaboration with JOYA Team, we can now offer optical design with design-to-fabrication optimization. In addition, we can also take an existing optical design and …

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PanDao Update 1.2.9

Today an update to the PanDao tool was released. The user interface is now clearer and more structured for the daily work. In addition, its now possible to enter materials by supplier name. The parameters knoop hardness, acid resistance and ‘material suited for precision glass molding‘ are now automatically set. If the material is not available, a custom input is …

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PanDao Update 1.2.8

Today we made a big update to the PanDao tool. As a new feature, we added a glossary to the report. It shows the used technology names and gives references to further literature. Another feature is the “allow block fabrication” option in the options section of the parameter input page. If it is not selected, block fabrication will be ignored. …

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PanDao update 1.2.6

We are excited to announce the next PanDao tool update. With this updated comes a new licensing model. We now offer a personalized license which has an unlimited number of PanDao requests! Also, the subscriptions automatically extend after a year. So, less bureaucracy needed on your side. If you are interested, get in contact with us at info@pandao.ch! As for …

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Polishing thin lenses

For chemical-mechanical polishing of optical surfaces, a certain contact pressure between the polishing tool and the workpiece surface is necessary. It is determined via the polishing force FP and the tool size. If this pressure is not transferred on the entire surface of the workpiece holder, undesirable deformations in the workpiece can occur, which ultimately lead to shape defects. For …