LightTools is a 3D optical engineering and design software product that supports virtual prototyping, simulation, optimization, and photorealistic renderings of illumination applications. Its unique design and analysis capabilities, combined with ease of use, support for rapid design iterations, and automatic system optimization, help to ensure the delivery of illumination designs according to specifications and schedule. See feature details.
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LightTools Illumination Design Software
A complete design, optimization and analysis solution for illumination optics
LightTools New Features
LightTools offers powerful new modeling and analysis features that augment the software's industry-leading design capabilities, reliability, and accuracy:
- Model polarization elements in AR/VR headsets and biomedical instruments
- Stray light analysis enhancements
- Enhanced backlight pattern optimization
Why Choose LightTools?
If the performance or cost of your illumination system is critical to the success of your products, then you can depend on LightTools illumination design software.
- Increase your engineering productivity
- Enable faster time to market
- Quickly provide accurate results
- Fully integrated illumination optimization capabilities
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Choose Your Modules
Multiple modules can be licensed in various configurations to best match your needs.
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Applications Gallery
See our gallery for applications in LEDs, displays, general lighting, solar, automotive, stray light simulation, and projectors. Also features photorealistic renderings and the image statistics.
Browse Gallery
Feature Details
Comprehensive features help you design, optimize, analyze, and deliver innovative illumination systems.
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Case Study: ERCO, the Light Factory
ERCO used LightTools to design their sophisticated Spherolit reflectors for accent lighting, washlighting, and wallwashing applications.
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Blog
Save Time and Money with LightTools
LightTools version 9.0, now available, introduces valuable new tools to help optical engineers and stray light analysts pinpoint and correct stray light issues early in the product design process, saving time and money.
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Blog
How did LightTools come about?
LightTools is celebrating 25 years! Read how LightTools illumination design software came about, and how it developed its defining features. Written by Mike Hayford, former LightTools Architect at Synopsys, now retired.
Read blog entryWe have started a blog! Read our thoughts on the latest industry trends in optical design and learn more about our products and applications.
Resources for Current Customers
Customer Support Portal
Videos, release notes, downloads, and more. Customers may register online for an account.
Learn MoreTraining Videos
View short highlights and quick tutorial videos covering the newest LightTools features on YouTube.
Watch VideosAvailable Webinars
The Synopsys Optical Solutions Group is proud to announce our new series of online tech talks. We have a great lineup featuring product training, a new release sneak peek, and optical design case studies
Learn MoreOn-Site Training
Would Your Company Benefit From Customized, On-Site Training? Customized classes can be conducted at your site. We can tailor the class to your specific needs.
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