How to design parabolic, hyperbolic, elliptical reflectors for 3D printing

In this article, we show you how you can design parabolic reflectors from first principles with any CAD software. ApplicationsReflectors are used in applications like industrial lighting, stage spotlights, home lighting, signal collection in antennas, directional microphones, speaker enclosures, infrared heaters, ultrasound sensors, etc. The common geometrical shapes used are spherical, ellipsoidal, paraboloidal and hyperboloidal. […]

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