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Optoform is an optical bench system or cage system that provides multiple opto-mechanical components that may be assembled in various configurations to construct a variety of optical instruments. Unlike traditional cubic optical systems, Optoform employs a concentric bore pattern that allows interconnection between mounts using rods along their optical axis, or at right angles via corner connectors. The circular patterns allow for easier assembly of optical components in a more natural fashion with other optical components, such as lenses. These bores could also utilize linear bearings, and micrometers for precise linear, and X-Y positioning of optical elements.
The word Optoform is derived from optical functionality+form. Just like Lego blocks or an Erector Set, experiments are done with form in mind, and the functionality follows. For example, a microscope built with Optoform both functions and looks like a microscope.
Optical experiments which are set up on traditional optical tables are far from becoming usable instruments. Optoform allows optical engineers and researchers to make self-contained instrument-like results, without having to machine any custom parts.