Case Study: 3D-Printed Cylindrical GRIN Lens

Gradient Index (GRIN) Lenses provide a low cost option to enhance the gain and control the radiation pattern for an antenna.

Using Nullspace EM, Fortify engineers simulated a cylindrical GRIN lens to provide a 5 dB gain enhancement for a conical horn antenna delivering an overall reduction of the size of the antenna compared to a standard conical horn of equivalent gain.

Fortify leveraged their unique digital manufacturing workflow to produce the novel lens structure.