• Observatory spectrometer
• Solar concentrator
• Beam shaping optics for visible and IR
• IR reimaging optics
• Zoom projector lens
• Aspheric IR null lens
• Telescope relay optics
• Observatory baffle redesign
• Particle detector optics
• Excimer beam homogenizer
• TIR illumination lens
• LCD projector reflector
• Projector optics
• Phase-shifting interferometer
• Visible/IR laser welding optics
• All-reflective seeker
• Head-mounted display
• Earth resource satellites/sensors
• Assembly line bar code illuminator
• Star tracker baffle
• Human Tissue Scanner for vein analysis
• Fluorescence Detection Systems
• Hartmann-Shack diagnostic device for eye analysis

• Injection molded plastic PC camera lens
• Telecentric ZnSe laser welding lens
• Injection molded plastic phone camera lens
• Laser line generator
• Interocular lens
• LED-based displays/indicators
• Bar code scanner
• LED-based illuminator for light pen
• Head-mounted surgical illuminator
• Heads-up displays
 • Lightpipes for power buttons, displays

• Cost effective
• Creative
• Client gets the benefits and leverage of the experience of the entire company
• No overhead expenses
• Client owns work product/design
• “One stop” complete solutions
• We have multiple software tools for every project, both optical/illumination design and analysis programs. We also write custom software
• No training/startup costs – we are expert users
• We can support design reviews, brief customers, etc.
• Proprietary work can be covered under a proprietary or non-disclosure agreement
• We can support a project from conceptual design through fabrication and test
• We understand how to work with teams

• Optical and mechanical prescriptions available in several different formats, depending upon client's requirements."• Fabrication/part drawings
• Quotations from vendors
• Written reports, briefing charts
• Prototype and production hardware (through teaming arrangements with other companies)

The expertise of Photon Engineering is available under two broad,
flexible types of contracts:
“Time and materials” contract
Under this type of contract, there is no predetermined statement of work; the client generally has an optical engineering idea/problem he wishes to investigate/solve and we tackle the project from there. We work closely with the client to understand the idea/problem, select the optimum software and technical approach, and then work with the client towards an optimal solution.

To initiate a “time and materials” contract, the client issues a purchase order with an optional “not-to-exceed” funding level; TASKS are invoiced at a fixed hourly rate. The specifics, schedule, and hours allocated to each task are negotiated, sometimes on a day-to-day basis, as the work progresses. In this way the client controls both work product and costs. With frequent reports, discussions and other client interactions (also sometimes on a day-to-day basis), Photon Engineering acts like a virtual "in-house" engineering resource without the associated overhead.

Firm, fixed price contract
Under this type of contract, we work to a specific statement of work on a specific schedule for a predetermined cost; all aspects of the contract are negotiated "up front" with the customer prior to beginning any work. Our engineers report progress per statement of work. The work product is delivered to the client on-time and on-budget.

Other business arrangements may be considered. For example, we may accept future royalties as payment for consulting work under the appropriate circumstances. Contact us for more information.

Under any business scenario, Photon Engineering is extremely cost-effective. We keep our overhead low so that we can offer our services at rates affordable to even "start-up" companies.

Photon Engineering will keep your secrets! We sign reasonable non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) intended to protect the proprietary nature of our client's projects.