software development & optical systems consulting.

Convenient Business Solutions Inc. (CBS) was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Canada, with additional registered offices in Japan and Ireland. We have expertise in optical systems, software development, marketing, sustainable technology, property management, and offer consulting, services and online tools related to these industries in the global market.

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optical systems consulting.

We have worked across a wide range of industries and have experience providing design and analysis services across the whole R&D process - from evaluating the initial proof of concepts through to debugging prototype performance, and stray light analysis of large optical systems. We are distributors of:

FRED Optical Engineering Software is a globally recognized optomechanical raytracing software used by companies, government, and universities in the development of optical systems used for straylight analysis, laser systems, LED / illumination system design and imaging systems.

Photon Design Ltd provides the world's leading software to the photonics industry including tools for modeling both active and passive photonics components, and optical circuits. Photon Design's products are currently used in hundreds of laboratories in dozens of countries, contribute to thousands of leading research publications, and are used to develop the next generation of micro and nano optics.

software development.

Our people-first approach to software solutions gives users the freedom to work when and where they want; and provide all the necessary tools and analyses needed for better communication, collaboration, efficiency, and productivity. From properties and workflows, to smart cities and IoT, our management tools create a better sense of community.

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offices.

With three strategically placed offices, we're able to promote and sell our network of products and services to a global audience.

ireland.

Dublin, Ireland

With a focus on the following countries:

  • Majority of EEA
  • UK / Switzerland
  • Scandinavia
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canada.

Edmonton, Alberta

With a focus on the following countries:

  • Canada
  • United States
  • Mexico
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japan.

Tokyo, Japan

With a focus on the following countries:

  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Singapore
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users.

Nasa
Naval Research Laboratory
Sandia National Laboratory
Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, Finland
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
NIST
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Rochester Institute of Technology
Caltech
University of Arizona
Friedrich Alexander University, Germany
Stanford University
University of St Andrews, Scotland
University of Colorado
McMaster University, Canada
Ecole Politechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Stony Brooke University
Michigan State University
Fraunhofer Institute of Technologies, Germany
Harvard Medical School
John Hopkins Medical Institution
Leibniz University, Germany
Nikon Metrology Inc. and Nikon Research Corporation of America
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories
Jenoptik Optical Systems
SUSS Microoptics, Switzerland
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
Numerica Corporation
Raytheon EO Innovations
BC Cancer Agency, Canada
SCD Semiconductor Devices Ltd, Israel

news.

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PHOTON DESIGN SOFTWARE RELEASES (July 2022) FIMMWAVE Release v7.3
● CAD-like 3D view of FIMMPROP Devices
● FDM Solver: Improved meshing of "IncrementalRIX" shapes in an MWG Waveguide
● FEM Solver: Improved meshing of overlapping shapes in an MWG Waveguide
● FEM Solver: Changed technique for ...
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Infinity in Optics Infinite Curvature

Infinity comes up often in optics when talking about the curvature of surfaces. Most commonly when referring to mirror surfaces or lens curvatures. These surfaces are referred to as concave (bends inward ) or convex (bends outward). The ...
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How to Choose The Right Detector? When using optical measurement systems such as an integrating sphere or a goniophotometer, it's important that the correct detector is being used. With today's market offering such a wide variety of detectors, it's hard to know which is best for ...
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What are Diffusers? Optical Diffusers are used to evenly distribute light, typically creating a lambertian emission profile. 

Diffuser Types

Integrating Spheres
Integrating spheres by nature diffusely scatter light. Making them prime candidates for diffuse surfaces. (see our blog on integrating spheres)

Transmissive and ...
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The New Digital HQ of CBS: Metaverse The concept of a "traditional office" work environment has evolved over time, with companies increasingly shifting to virtual settings (remote work) and/or a hybrid work environment. Working in-office can lead to instances like striking up a conversation about a project, ...
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Why We LOVE Slack at CBS We all have tools that are absolute saviours in the workplace, and for us here at CBS, one of those tools is Slack. As a completely remote team, we require a communication solution that unites all departments and allows for ...
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