ZEMAX Development Corporation supports the teaching of optical system design at degree-awarding educational institutions worldwide. Typical course material includes lens design, optimization, tolerancing, physical optics, illumination, stray light and any other aspect of optical system design where ZEMAX is used.

The ZEMAX Educational Support Program consists of the following:

1. We will lend a network key for ZEMAX-EE with an appropriate number of licenses for the duration of the class(es) being taught. The network key is installed on a computer inside the University which is made available to students over an internet or VPN connection. ZEMAX is installed on the students' computers (or computers provided by the University), and runs locally on those machines. This is ideal as it allows students to work inside the University, or at home, and distance learning students can also access the key easily.

2. We will supply printed copies of our Getting Started Using ZEMAX (pdf version, 4MB) booklet, which can be used as coursework if desired in the initial stages of the class. Use of this booklet relieves the teaching staff of the need to explain how to use the software, and the examples given can be used to ensure students have a basic grasp of the fundamentals before moving on to the course design work.

3. The course instructor may attend one training course on the use of ZEMAX free of charge. We encourage attendance to ensure the best educational results for students.

There are a limited number of keys available! The loan is normally no longer than one semester. An Application Form with full details is available using the link below. The decision to support or not any given class is at ZEMAX Development Corporation's sole discretion. The criteria for qualification includes the nature of the degree program offered, the number of students, the number of optics classes taught, the scope and subject matter covered by the courses, and the degree of integration of the ZEMAX optical software into the coursework.

To cover administration costs, we charge US$200/loan period for the loan of a 10 user key, and US$400/loan period for the loan of a 25-user key. This must be paid prior to the loan and is not refundable.