Precision molding is a replicative production method for the mass production of complex
glass optics in high precision. In contrast to the traditional material removal process, such as
grinding and polishing, the surface as well as the entire shape of the optical component is
created by deforming glass at elevated temperatures using precise molding tools with
optical surfaces. The molded glass components present high shape accuracy and surface
finish after the molding process, therefore no further processing is required. During the …