Konstant Products specializes in small to mid-sized R&D projects, instrumentation, mechanical design and prototyping. Our key focus at this time is the design and fabrication of test equipment and fixturing. Other areas of interest include renewable energy, optical system design, human powered vehicles, and mathematical analysis.A large portion of our work involves taking current customer ideas from the conceptual realm into the real world. We also have experience in helping customers move from prototypes into small volume manufacture. In addition to design for fabrication we can create drawings or solid models for visualization or advertising purposes.Mechanical Services:

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The end result was a compact monolithic component that leveraged industry standard tip/tilt stage architecture while adding vibration protection and lateral translation. On to this first stage an additional X, Y, & Z adjustment were provided to align for a secondary optical element.Total Billed Time: Approx 400 man-hrs

Opto-Mechanical Test System Design and Contract ManufactureThe ETO System was designed to provide complete electrical, thermal, and optical characterization of an LED for large scale (non-automated) industrial applications. For each LED loaded into the system spectral data is collected as the device is swept over a specified current and temperature range. Our contribution to this project included several prototypes, industrial design, and small production run sourcing. To see a full description of the current version of the ETO visit Orb Optronix

The end result was a novel and elegant LED characterization system for the industry, and a flagship product for out client.Approximate time from initial concept to product release: 8 months and 1200 man-hrs.

Optical Design of High Power Dive LightOptical Design of High The ALS MK1 is designed to be the ultimate solution for underwater photographers and cinematographers. The system was conceived and designed by Atlantis Dive Systems, while the optical design was done by Konstant Products.This is a amazingly high power, bomb proof light that delivers over 2000 lumens of uniform illumination 90 degree cone. The optical system is composed of an array of 20 high power LEDs and optimimzed reflectors. The 3D model below was used for simulation- the final diamond turned reflectors were was based on this modular approach with an additional alignment plate. The entire system is sealed with optical grade epoxy which acts as a lens and provides a leak proof seal.Power Dive Light.

The end result was an industry leading product in both uniformity and luminous output that went from a napkin to product release in less than 12 months. A key factor to a successful outcome at this pace was the ability to work closely with the client and change the design approach as soon as a problem was detected. The ability to change and adapt quickly as a design evolves not only saves significant development costs, and can also mean the difference between the success or failure for a new product.Approximate design and tolerance time: 250 man-hr.

Spot Size Measurement FixtureModular spot size metrology station designed for a pyrometer manufacturing company. The system delivered repeatable aperture characterization from 1mm to 50mm across a 2.5 meter Z axis, with a laser-defined optical axis and ±0.5mm positional accuracy. Supported thousands of production units, validated dozens of custom variants, and enabled two new product lines.Approximate time on project: 3 months and 200 man-hrs.

Iso-Thermal Test RoomThe goal of this project was to design a portable room to house a high precision meteorology system that evaluated wafer level optics. They system required an extremely stable thermal clean room environment- design goal of +/-0.1 degree C stability. To achieve this goal a controlled air source was diffused through the ceiling at a rate of 8 cubic meters/sec. The structure itself is made of extruded aluminum and dual layer polycarbonate walls.Approximate Design Time: 70 man-hrs.
Fabrication, Delivery, Assembly: 30 man-hrs.

Bouldering CaveThis is an initial design that was done as part of a proposal to the National Science Foundation for an expansion of the current climbing wall at McMurdo Station on Ross Island, Antarctica. The goal was to maximize the available climbing space without major building modifications; a secondary goal was to present a design that was intuitive enough that it could progress though multiple layers of bureaucracy without unnecessary delays.Total Time for 3 Design Iterations: Approx. 60 man-hrs.