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Edmund Optics® Provides Long Distance Microscope Objectives - 04/21/08
• High Quality Optics in a Plan Apochromat Design
• Long Working Distance Options
• Sub-Micron Resolving Power

Edmund Optics® Presents Lenses for Industrial Laser Scanning - 04/14/08
• Designed for Nd:YAG (1064nm) and CO2 (10.6µm) Laser Sources
• Provides a Flat Field at the Image Plane

Edmund Optics® Introduces Aspherized Achromats - 04/01/08
• Reduced Spherical and Chromatic Aberration

Edmund Optics® Expands Retroreflector Line - 03/31/08
• Excellent Transmission in UV
• Thermally Stable
• Useful for Alignment

English Linear Translation Stage and Track - 02/25/08
• Stage Features 1/4-20 Mounting Holes
• 6", 12", & 24" Travel Options for Tracks
• Vernier Scale with 0.01” Resolution

Edmund Optics® Introduces TECHSPEC® BeamX™ Laser Beam Expanders - 01/31/08
• 532nm, 1064nm, and Broadband Options Available
• Superior Transmitted Wavefront Characteristics
• Wavelength Optimized Designs & Coatings

Edmund Optics Introduces TECHSPEC® Pre-loaded Filter Wheels - 12/04/07
• Six Position Filter Wheel Pre-Loaded with 1" Filters
• Neutral Density, Shortpass, Longpass, Dichroic and Bandpass Packages Available
• C-Mount Compatible

TECHSPEC® UV Fused Silica Precision Aspheric Lenses - 11/06/07
• Low f/#s for Optimum Light Gathering
• Prescription Information Available Upon Request
• Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

UV Fused Silica Penta Prism - 10/15/07
• Excellent Transmission in UV
• Thermally Stable

TECHSPEC® Elliptical Plate Beamsplitters - 08/15/07
• Circular Profile at 45°
• VIS and NIR Coating Options
• Ideal for Diffuse Axial and In-line Illumination

TechSpec Light Pipes Homogenize Non-Uniform Light Sources - 07/12/07
• Homogenizes Non-uniform Light Sources
• Hexagonal Entrance Aperture
• Ideal for OEM Illumination

Fast Fixed Focal Length Lenses - 06/01/07
• Supports Large Sensor Sizes
• Low-Profile Static Housing for Machine Integration
• Low Distortion, <0.3%
• Ideal for High Resolution Cameras

Edmund Optics Introduces Blackened Optics - 02/26/07
• Eliminate Stray Light from Imaging & Photonics systems
• Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• Broadband BBAR Coating

Edmund Optics Serves Excimer Laser Users - 12/07/06
• High Damage Threshold Tested at 10ns Pulses
• Low Loss Dielectric Coatings < 0.5mrad
• 248nm, 308nm, and 351nm < 0.5mrad

Edmund Optics Offers High-Quality Laser Modules for OEMs - 12/05/06
• Focusable
• Collimated Beam Divergence < 0.5mrad
• Modulation Models Available

TECH SPEC™ Line Now Features Visible 0° Antireflection Coatings - 11/09/06
• AR Coated to Provide Less Than 0.4% Reflectance
• Designed for 0 Degree Angle of Incidence

Edmund Optics Answers Automotive’s Call - Harsh Environmental Imaging Lenses - 09/21/06
• Designed for Infinite Conjugate Systems
• Ideal for Automotive Applications
• VIS and NIR Versions Available
• Weatherproof Outdoor Housing

Edmund Optics Introduces Telecentric Measuring Lenses - 07/31/06
• Exceptional Image Quality
• 1/2" CCD Max Format Design
• Designed for Metrology and Gauging Applications

Edmund Optics Expands In-Stock Selection of
Broadband AR-Coated Achromats - 05/18/06
• Designed for 0° Angle of Incidence
• Less Than 0.4% Reflectance Per Surface from 425 - 675nm
• Ideal for Biomedical Applications Requiring Max Throughput

Optically Contacted Beamsplitter is Ideal for High Energy Laser Applications - 04/25/06
• Designed for 532nm or 1064nm Nd:YAG Lasers
• Damage Threshold Tested for 5J/cm², 8ns Pulses
• Extinction Ratio > 500:1

Edmund Optics Announces Off-the-Shelf Aspheric Optics - 03/13/06
• Designed and Manufactured by Edmund Optics
• Prescription Information Available Upon Request

•	Edmund Optics® Appoints Maria Light Director of Sales – Americas - 03/31/08

•	Edmund Optics® 2008 Best Sellers Catalog Features Newest and Most Popular Optical Components - 03/27/08

•	Cooperative Agreement Yields Big Results for Molded Aspheres - 03/18/08

•	Edmund Optics® Ramps Up Engineering Talent - 02/25/08

•	Edmund Optics® GmbH Opens New Office - 01/31/08

•	Edmund Optics® Launches New Feature-Packed Website & Discussion Forum with New Tools & Better Navigation - 01/15/08

•	Edmund Optics®’ New 2008 Master Source Book Features Over 15,000 Innovative Optical Products Available Today - 01/07/08

•	Edmund Optics Expands Product Line - 11/29/07

•	Edmund Optics Receives DOE Energy Saving Award - 11/15/07

•	Edmund Optics Expands Relationship with Schneider Optics - 10/10/07

•	Edmund Optics Presents 1St Annual Vision Integration Partners Award - 07/12/07

•	Online Tool Takes Guesswork Out of Video Lens Selection - 06/29/07

•	Industry Veteran Joins Edmund Optics - 06/04/07

•	Edmund Optics Introduces Stereo Zoom Microscopes - 05/06/07

•	USB Cameras Simplify Machine Vision - 04/02/07

•	Edmund Optics Expands Vision Engineering Team - 03/20/07

•	Edmund Optics Releases Master Source Book - 03/01/07

•	Edmund Optics announces the release of ChamelEOS™ - 02/06/07

•	Governor Rendell Says State Investments Helping Five Montco Businesses Expand - 11/03/06

•	Edmund Optics Introduces Comprehensive Line of Laser Grade Components - 10/10/06

•	Edmund Optics Fall catalog includes new items for UV and Biophotonics - 09/19/06

•	Edmund Optics Announces 13 Consecutive Quarters of Growth - 08/11/06

•	Edmund Optics Wins Coveted Award for Website Excellence - 07/17/06

•	ISO 9001 Certification at Edmund Optics’ Singapore Division Demonstrates Ongoing Quality Commitment - 06/07/06

•	Retired Lt. General Mal O’Neill Joins Edmund Optics Board of Directors - 06/06/06

•	Edmund Optics Inc. Announces Opening of Korean Office & New Korean Catalog! - 05/26/06

•	Edmund Optics Reports 99% Same-Day Order Fulfillment - 04/01/06

•	Edmund Optics Offers Research Incentive to Universities, Educational Customers Through August '06 - 02/14/06

•	Edmund Optics Modifies Catalog Optics, Quickly - 02/01/06

•	Edmund Optics Purchases New Content Management Software Solution - 01/31/06

•	LED Brightness Problem Solved with EOS Illumination Delivery Technology - 01/25/06

•	Department of Defense Awards Edmund Optics Inc. $2.8 million for Molded Aspheric and Critical Optics Manufacturing Technology - 01/05/06

Advanced Imaging

"Large-Format Imaging" by Keith Reid, June 2006
"Magnification: One Size Doesn't Fit All" by Kristin Vogt, February 2005

Control Engineering

“Machine Vision Lens selection Makes the Difference” by Timne Bilton, December 2007

Laser 2005 World of Photonics

"High-Volume Production Poses Quality Issues" by Messe Munchen International and Institute of Physics Publishing Staff, June 2005

Laser Focus World

"Off-the-shelf edge-blackened optics speed system integration” by Joel Bagwell, December 2007
"Optics Testing: MTF Quickly Characterizes the Performance of Imaging Systems" by Sam Sadoulet, March 2006
"Aspheric Optics: Technological Advances Ease Use of Aspherics" by Jeremy Govier, September 2005

Machine Vision Online

"Machine Vision Market Outlook for 2005" by Paul Kellett, January 2005

OE Magazine articles

"Dual Magnification Dilemmas" by Greg Hollows, February 2005

Optics & Laser Europe

"Edmund Optics Solves LED Coupling Problems" by Jacqueline Hewett, March 2006
"Edmund Optics Thrives on Imaging Applications" by Jacqueline Hewett, January 2006

Photonics Spectra

“Machine Vision Adapts to Harsh Environments” by Alexander Moy, January 2008

Test and Measurement World

"The Big Picture" by Andrea Tollison, April 2006
"A Comprehensive Imaging Reference" by Steve Scheiber, May 2005

Vision Systems Design

"Linescan camera inspects stent surfaces" by Andrew Wilson November 2007
"System discriminates hard-to-separate colors" by Andrew Wilson, November 2007
“Optics Matter” by Jessica Gehlhar, February 2008
"Lens Considerations Change for Large-format Cameras" by Jeremy Govier, May 2007
"Lens Design Targets Flat-Panel Inspection" by Jeremy Govier, March 2006
"Large-Format-Imager Standard Proposed" by Andrew Wilson, November 2005
"Fluorescence Filters Enhance Vision" by Jessica Gehlhar, March 2005
"Understanding Fundamentals of Imaging Lenses" by Greg Hollows, January 2005

EO Website Wins Multichannel Merchant Award

Congratulations to the Edmund Optics web design team! EO’s website won the Silver Multichannel Merchant Website Award in the Business Specialty Products category at the 2006 Annual Conference for Catalog & Multichannel Merchants in Chicago, Illinois on May 10. EO's receipt of this award reflects the functionality and utility of our website’s online catalog and technical support documents. (See Multichannel Merchant September 2006 issue for full coverage of winners.)

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