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Jun 4, 2015

# Freedom of Freeforms

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![Freedom-of-Freeforms](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Freedom-of-Freeforms.jpg?width=310&height=310&name=Freedom-of-Freeforms.jpg)Customers trust Optimax to create high-quality optics and deliver them fast, and our freeforms are no exception.

Freeform optical shapes or optical surfaces are gaining popularity with lens designers and optical system integrators. Now, there are optical fabrication processes that include generation, high speed VIBE polishing, sub-aperture figure correction, surface smoothing and testing of freeform surfaces.

**Why design with freeforms? ****  
**1) Lighter Weight **  
**2) Increased Flexibility**  
**3) Fewer Elements****

**[Learn More](https://www.optimaxsi.com/products/freeforms)**

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