PlanOpSim and Moxtek Announce Plan for Three New Moxtek PDKs for PlanOpSim’s MetaCell Metaoptics Design Tool

PlanOpSim announces a planned expansion of its successful PDK program with leading metaoptics manufacturer Moxtek with with three new Moxtek PDKs.

 PlanOpSim NV (PlanOpSim), a leading innovator in metaoptics simulation software, and provider of MetaCell and MetaComponent metaoptics design tools, today announced a planned expansion of its successful PDK program with leading metaoptics manufacturer Moxtek.

  • A 633nm (red) PDK will be included in the next release of PlanOpSim’s MetaCell tool.
  • A 450nm (blue) PDK, and a 940nm (NIR) PDK, are planned for 2026.

 

These complement the existing 532nm (green) PDK, which will be showcased in a demonstrator at Photonics West 2026.

“We are pleased to continue our successful partnership with Moxtek,” said Lieven Penninck, CEO of PlanOpSim.  “PlanOpSim was the first commercial metaoptics design software company to provide users with built-in PDKs, and PlanOpSim remains at the forefront with three new Moxtek PDKs.  PlanOpSim is also working with other metaoptics manufacturers and ecosystem supply chain partners to expand the material and process data in our tools, so customers have visibility to the latest manufacturable design choices.”

About PlanOpSim

PlanOpSim is a technology company specializing in advanced optical simulation software for metaoptics.  PlanOpSim also provides design and training services to assist customers in the adoption of metaoptics.

A PDK (Process Design Kit) is a manufacturer-and-process-specific collection of design rules and models which streamline the DFM (Design For Manufacturing) process.

 

Register for a free 1-month trial of MetaCell at https://app.planopsim.com/register

About MOXTEK

MOXTEK is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced nano-optical and x-ray components used in display electronics, imaging, and analytical instrumentation. For over 40 years, Moxtek has provided innovative, solution-based products and services focused on performance, quality, and value to customers all over the world.  Since Moxtek was founded in 1986, they have been actively engaged in the development and manufacturing of innovative technology.  Each year Moxtek products enable many new scientific discoveries and applications across many fields and markets.   MOXTEK has successfully partnered with many prestigious businesses and research institutions. Today their products are used in a variety of x-ray and optical instruments all over the world.  

 

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