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High-Quality Large-Magnification Polymer Lens from Needle Moving Technique and Thermal Assisted Moldless Fabrication

Ratthasart Amarit¹, Atcha Kopwitthaya¹, Prasit Pongsoon¹

¹National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Pathum Thani, Thailand.

|January 15, 2016

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A new needle moving technique fabricates high-quality, low-cost milli-size lenses for mobile microscopes. This method ensures bubble-free, high-tensile strength structures suitable for smartphone adaptation.

Area of Science:

Materials Science and Engineering
Optical Engineering
Microscopy

Background:

Increasing demand for affordable, high-quality optical components for mobile microscopy.
Existing fabrication methods for micro-lenses face challenges like bubble entrapment and high costs.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel, cost-effective technique for fabricating milli-size lenses.
To create lenses with high tensile strength suitable for smartphone-based digital microscopes.
To overcome limitations of traditional lens fabrication methods.

Main Methods:

A novel needle moving technique combined with a thermal-assist moldless method.
Fabrication of milli-size lenses with integrated base structures.
Characterization of lens symmetry, smoothness, and resolution.

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Main Results:

Successfully fabricated bubble-free milli-size lenses with high tensile strength.
Demonstrated excellent symmetry, surface smoothness, and micron-scale resolution.
The technique avoids bubble entrapment, a common issue in dropping methods.

Conclusions:

The proposed needle moving technique offers a promising solution for mass-producing high-quality micro-lenses.
This method enables the cost-effective conversion of smartphones into digital microscopes.
It requires no expensive equipment, making it accessible for widespread adoption.