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## [December 16, 2024 Dr. Buralli's presentation at Polymer Optics Summit Our esteemed Dr. Buralli presented recently during the Photonics Spectra Polymer Optics ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/dr.-buralli-presentation-at-polymer-optics-summit)

## [September 28, 2024 Ray Tracing and Basics of Light Propagation Why Non-Optical Engineers Should Care About Ray Tracing and Light Behavior Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/ray-tracing-basics-light-propagation)

## [September 25, 2024 Apollo Optical Systems’ Sales Team Expands With Gregory French September 25, 2024, Rochester, NY - Apollo Optical Systems is delighted to share that ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/apollo-optical-sales-team-expands-with-gregory-french)

## [September 9, 2024 Apollo Launches Polymer Catalog for Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Rochester, NY. - September 9, 2024 – Apollo Optical Systems (“Apollo”), a leader in the ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/apollo-optical-systems-launches-polymer-catalog-for-ansys-zemax-opticstudio-optical-design-software)

## [May 8, 2024 Apollo Optical Systems - AutoSens InCabin Interview Apollo Optical Systems' CEO Don Ehinger joined the AutoSens InCabin series for an ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/apollo-ceo-don-ehinger-interviews-with-autosens-incabin)

## [March 27, 2024 Apollo Optical Systems Founder Dr. G. Michael Morris Elected To NAE Apollo Optical Systems would like to congratulate our founder Dr. G. Michael Morris who ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/apollo-founder-dr-morris-elected-national-academy-engineering)

## [February 1, 2024 Apollo Optical Systems Announces Partnership with SilvaCo Optics Apollo Optical Systems (“Apollo”), a leader in the design and manufacture of precision ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/apollo-optical-partnership-with-silvaco-optics)

## [November 6, 2023 Expanding Our Optical Coating Capabilities - Apollo Optical We are thrilled to announce that Apollo Optical Systems has just invested in cutting-edge ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/expanding-our-optical-coating-capabilities)

## [September 8, 2023 Celebrating Dr. Dale Buralli's 20 Year Legacy at University of Rochester Dr. Dale Buralli, PhD With the new school year upon us, we’re thrilled to celebrate a ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/celebrating-dr-dale-burallis-20-year-legacy-at-university-of-rochester)

## [August 3, 2023 Apollo Optical Systems Names Don Ehinger CEO West Henrietta, NY. — August 2, 2023 – Apollo Optical Systems (“Apollo”), a leader in the ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/apollo-optical-systems-names-don-ehinger-ceo)

## [June 25, 2023 What Types of Surfaces Are Used in Optical Systems? Optical specifications are essential to designing and manufacturing an optical component ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/what-types-of-surfaces-are-used-in-optical-systems)

## [May 18, 2023 What’s Involved in Diffractive Lens Design? Most people are familiar with a classic optical lens (refractive lens), a curved piece of ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/whats-involved-in-diffractive-lens-design)

## [May 3, 2023 Things to Consider When Choosing Plastic Injection Molders Plastic injection molding is the new industry standard for manufacturing plastic parts ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/things-to-consider-when-choosing-plastic-injection-molders)

## [May 3, 2023 Apollo Optical Systems Announces Investment by Pike Street Capital For Immediate Release Apollo Optical Systems Announces Investment by Pike Street Capital ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/for-immediate-release-apollo-optical-systems-announces-investment-by-pike-street-capital)

## [April 15, 2023 Custom Optical Capabilities and Design Services Standard optical components and assemblies are cheaper, more accessible to the source, ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/custom-optical-capabilities-and-design-services)

## [March 30, 2023 When to Use Polymer Injection Molding for Medical Parts Polymers have been a revolutionary advent in the medical industry. They offer an ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/when-to-use-polymer-injection-molding-for-medical-parts)

## [February 27, 2023 Optical Assembly Provider - What to Look For Optical assemblies are a critical part of a functional optical system. They consist of ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/what-are-things-to-consider-when-looking-for-an-optical-assembly-provider)

## [February 15, 2023 Why Is Injection Molding the Ideal Technique for Mass Production? Polymer injection molding is a versatile method of producing optical components for ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/why-is-injection-molding-the-ideal-technique-for-mass-production)

## [January 30, 2023 Is Injection Molding the Best Option for your Project with Polymer Polymer injection molding is an ideal choice for producing plastic components for complex ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/is-injection-molding-the-best-option-for-your-project-with-polymers)

## [January 30, 2023 Overview of Single-Point Diamond Turned Optics Single-point diamond turning is a process of mechanical machining of precision elements ... Start Reading](http://www.apollooptical.com/blog/overview-of-single-point-diamond-turned-optics)

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