
Anax Optics Inc., founded as a spin-off from Kyoto University in 2022 and supported by Keio University, specializes in automated optical design and fabrication focusing on freeform micro lens arrays (MLA) and light-field shaping technology. The company develops advanced software products such as Anax Hyperion™, AnaxCAM™, and Pandao, which enable design, simulation, and precision fabrication of optical systems without requiring prior optics knowledge. With over 12 years of R&D, 600+ employees, and 300+ patents, Anax Optics collaborates with academia and industry to innovate in photonics applications including imaging, opto-electronics, bio-photonics, and quantum computing. Their business model centers on software development and partnerships for optical manufacturing, positioning them as a leader in the optical design industry.

Anax Optics Inc., founded as a spin-off from Kyoto University in 2022 and supported by Keio University, specializes in automated optical design and fabrication focusing on freeform micro lens arrays (MLA) and light-field shaping technology. The company develops advanced software products such as Anax Hyperion™, AnaxCAM™, and Pandao, which enable design, simulation, and precision fabrication of optical systems without requiring prior optics knowledge. With over 12 years of R&D, 600+ employees, and 300+ patents, Anax Optics collaborates with academia and industry to innovate in photonics applications including imaging, opto-electronics, bio-photonics, and quantum computing. Their business model centers on software development and partnerships for optical manufacturing, positioning them as a leader in the optical design industry.