Radiant Zemax LLC’s Zemax 13 Release 2 software for optical and illumination design offers more than 70 new features, enhancements and performance improvements.

The company released a Service Pack 4 for the release of Zemax V13 Release 2. Service Packs contain bug fixes only, no new features.

Breakthrough features in Zemax 13 Release 2:

- Stock lens matching tool
Save time and lower manufacturing costs. The Stock Lens Matching Tool quickly finds the best commercially available lens for your design. Choose from more than 30 stock lens catalogs for design match analysis. Identify key system constraints such as lens diameter and focal length and easily convert custom design lenses into the best commercial equivalent with a single click.
- Bidirectional scatter distribution function (BSDF) material model library
Unsurpassed simulation accuracy. Eliminate errors caused when estimating material scatter coefficients with the comprehensive library of measured BSDF scatter models. Choose from a wide array of engineering materials or quickly evaluate new materials by simply loading the scatter models.
- Non-sequential source diffractive tool
Accurately model diffraction in micro-optic systems and account for diffractive effects according to Fraunhofer diffraction theory in illumination from micro-optic apertures, mirrors and other small optical components.
- Grid gradient index for non-sequential analysis
The Grid Gradient Index model in NSC defines optical material properties in three dimensions for precise analysis, is ideal for finite element analysis (FEA) and easily uses measured data.

The company also added a MATLAB file conversion tool, CE classes for roadway lighting and quick-focus selection on the visual optimizer.