LIRAS Optical has developed a proprietary thermoforming technique that produces complex shapes from flat polycarbonate and PMMA sheets while maintaining consistent thickness throughout the component. The result is a transparent component that retains its optical quality even with complex curved geometries for automotive, aerospace and marine applications. Heat bending is used for components with simple or moderate curvature, providing high repeatability and short cycle times. Both techniques accommodate polycarbonate, PMMA and engineering plastics in a range of thicknesses and formats.