OEM project model

Ibsen Photonics is committed to being your long term strategic partner for gratings and spectrometers tailored to meet your needs. We can provide anything from stand-alone gratings to complete spectrometer modules for integration into your instrument.

In some cases, our standard product platforms – such as the ROCK, FREEDOM, PEBBLE, or EAGLE series – will meet your requirements with only minor adjustments. For example, incorporating a detector not included in the standard configuration or adding an order sorting filter may tailor a standard model to your specific needs.

For requirements that go beyond our standard offerings, we engage in co-development to create a fully customized spectrometer solution. Ibsen follows a structured stage gate project model – a collaborative, step-by-step process – to ensure your custom module is delivered efficiently and reliably.

Each phase of the development process is outlined below. From the start, we assign a dedicated Ibsen technical contact to partner closely with your team and guide you through the project. Depending on complexity, a typical custom spectrometer project takes 6–12 months from kickoff to completion.

With decades of experience and over 60,000 spectrometer modules operating in the field, we excel at translating new designs into reliable, volume-ready products. Thanks to this extensive track record, you benefit from reduced technical and commercial risk. The result is a robust spectrometer module ready for high-volume manufacturing without cost creep, rework, or field returns.

During the Optical design/feasibility phase, we perform initial optical design work based on your requirements. Typical activities include:

• Optical design simulations and estimation of optical performance
• Thermal and mechanical tolerance analysis
• Optical component selection
• Grating design/selection
• Detector/camera selection

In the Mechanical design phase, our engineers develop the mechanical framework for the spectrometer module. Using advanced CAD tools, we design frames, mounts, and holders to ensure all components are securely housed and that the module’s form factor fits seamlessly into your instrument.

During Prototype assembly and testing, we move from design to hardware:

• Procurement: Order all necessary materials to produce a small batch of prototype units.
• Assembly and verification: Assemble the prototypes and test them rigorously to verify that actual performance aligns with the optical design predictions from the feasibility phase.

Thanks to our extensive design experience, these prototypes almost always demonstrate performance that closely matches our initial simulations. This gives you confidence that the design will meet your requirements in practice.

After successful in-house testing, we ship the prototype units to your facility for real-world evaluation and final approval. This collaborative testing phase ensures the spectrometer module performs as expected in your specific application environment.

Your feedback is crucial here, confirming that all targets are met before we proceed to production.

In the Transfer to manufacturing phase, we finalize the design for volume production. From the outset, each spectrometer module is designed for a seamless transition into our manufacturing process once you approve the prototypes. We perform rigorous environmental testing and build pilot units at this stage to validate that the spectrometer meets all quality and reliability standards.

By the end of this phase, your custom spectrometer is ready for efficient, trouble-free volume manufacturing and integration into your product lineup.