Medical Imaging Portfolio

We design and manufacture high-resolution imaging solutions according to customer requirements for a wide range of medical devices, including disposable (single-use) endoscopes. These lenses are designed with bio-compatible materials and are assembled in a dedicated medical device cleanroom environment.

We provide high-resolution custom optics suitable for limited-use or disposable (single-use) medical devices. These lenses are designed with bio-compatible materials and are assembled in a dedicated medical device cleanroom environment.

Many of our miniature lenses designed for finite imaging have broad application in the medical market. In addition, we have extensive experience in developing and manufacturing custom medical imaging optics and camera modules. Examples of our past successes are:

A Disposable Laparoscope with 26 lens elements including both glass and plastic elements.
A Single-Use Colonoscope objective lens with a hybrid structure maximizing the advantages of each material technology.
A high-quality dual-channel objective lens assembly for Stereo Vision Robotic Surgery.
A high-quality aspherical Dental Scope objective.
Multiple Portable, point-of-care Diagnostic Devices

Endoscopes

Endoscope optics are at the core of who we are and how we came to be in the optics industry. The first device created by Sunex was a laparoscope, nearly thirty years ago. Since then, endoscope technology has advanced greatly, and our optics technology has progressed alongside it. A few of the recent endoscopy projects we have had the fortune of working on include both single-use and reusable colonoscopes, laparoscopes and duodenoscopes. We believe specialty and single-use endoscopes are the future of the industry.

Traditionally, endoscopes were expensive and required meticulous sterilization after each use. However, the advent of single-use endoscopes has revolutionized the medical landscape, offering advantages for patients and providers alike. With streamlined service, increased patient safety, reduced costs and reduced environmental impact, single-use is the future of endoscopy.

While there are numerous advantages, designing and manufacturing these endoscopes comes with plenty of challenges as well. Sunex is proud to have brought multiple single-use endoscopes to market, navigating the balance between cost effectiveness and high performance.

If a lens can couple a large FOV and low distortion, in a small package, it is the ideal candidate for the future of endoscopy.

Diagnostics Imaging

Imaging has been at the cornerstone of diagnostics since the discovery of X-rays in the late 1800’s. By enabling providers to non-invasively observe their patients, countless lives have been saved. At the heart of this field are premium optics. High quality optics ensure superior image clarity and resolution. This is crucial as it allows healthcare professionals to see fine details, such as minute lesions, microcalcifications or subtle changes in tissue composition. An increased accuracy in diagnostics can improve treatment plans as well, helping to precisely identify cancerous tissues which need to be removed so that healthy tissues remain unharmed.

Sunex is proud to have had the opportunity to work on the development of a number of diagnostic devices, from portable X-ray machines to point-of-care disease detection devices. Across all applications precision and consistency is at a premium and thus these opportunities have led to the development of some of the most accurate, low distortion lenses in our catalog.

By delivering athermalized, low distortion and high-resolution lenses, Sunex has been grateful to play a role in the diagnosis and treatment of many medical maladies and we look forward to innovating again.

Robotic Surgery

The future of robotic surgery is incredibly promising. As technology continues to advance, it is expected that the application of robots in surgery across nearly all disciplines will greatly increase. Some of the advancements that are primed to enable this increased adoption include enhanced vision capabilities and ever shrinking devices to make surgery as minimally invasive as possible.

With a large catalog of high quality, miniature lenses, Sunex is excited to offer assistance to innovators creating the next generation of surgical robots.

We have worked with leading companies to create ultra-small, high resolution and wide FOV lenses that currently reside in surgical systems. These range from the endoscopes that capture images to the immersive vision systems that relay these images to surgeons and a range of visual applications in-between. By giving providers an increased FOV and Depth of Field over other lenses, Sunex lenses ensure the entire area of operation can be viewed clearly.

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Key Technologies

Narow to Large FOVs
We are leveraging best-in-class design expertise and are constantly driving process improvements and manufacturing innovation for our global customer base to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Our optical and mechanical engineering teams apply their proven engineering know-how to create new products and novel solutions to support your project goals. From Design To Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Reliability (DFR), we always have the full product development cycle and your specific business case in mind.

FOVEA and Tailored Distortion Control
Expanding beyond our Optical Design Services, we can create an even further vertically integrated solution for you. From optomechanical design, PCB design, and auxiliary component integration to manufacturing tolerancing, End-of-Line (EOL) test requirements, and Quality Control (QC) procedures, we can design your camera module and prepare your optical system for prototyping and ramp into manufacturing.

Finite Imaging with Large Depth of Field
Sunex’s renowned excellence in Optical Design is complemented by its extensive experience and leading position in the manufacturing of optical systems. If your solution benefits from early prototyping and samples to optimize performance, explore mechanical variants, or solicit early end-user input, we would be honored to be your partner of choice.
Our state-of-the-art prototyping equipment and accredited in-house test facilities support in-depth prototype evaluation before transitioning further on the path to mass production.

Supporting Services

Camera Module Capabilities

We work with our customers and partner network to find the best balance between cost and performance to meet the often unique application requirements. Sunex offers a wide range of services, including designing and manufacturing the lens and the optomechanical components, the PCBA, and the right cabling solution. Sunex has the expertise and capabilities for high-volume manufacturing in state-of-the-art
cleanroom facilities, automated 6-axis active alignment, and the test and quality control processes required to support the most demanding medical imaging applications.

Fast Prototyping

In specific cases, prototyping is used as the first stepping stone toward mass production. Besides the lens performance, exploring various mechanical design solutions is often part of these early efforts. Staying within the required dimensions while accommodating additional working channels and features is crucial for a successful product.
Sunex can produce prototypes with short lead times to verify the design before transitioning further on the path to mass production using state-of-the-art fabrication processes for glass and plastic optical elements and all mechanical components.

Designed for Mass Production

Often it is not the challenge to create a design “that works” but to find a solution that can scale to mass production, meeting price targets, optical performance, mechanical constraints, and quality requirements. Sunex has over two decades of design and manufacturing experience, and all our lenses and modules are designed for high-volume manufacturability.

Reliability and Environmental Testing
Often, it is not the challenge to create a design “that works” but to find a solution that can scale to mass production (DFM), meets required price targets (DTC), and delivers on performance and quality (DFR). Our deep design and manufacturing experience comes from servicing some of the most demanding markets and applications, and combined with consistent quality and global on-time delivery, Sunex is the preferred partner for many.