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Take a journey from 1942 to 2012 and beyond, learning how one man's dream transforms his hobby into a global company at the cutting edge of optical innovation. Learn about Edmund Optics' history through fun facts, cool pictures, and 70 years of memories.
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Norman W. Edmund is an amateur photographer who loves finding optics for his hobby. But finding the right optical lenses isn't always easy. Norman begins to salvage surplus optics from Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia, PA.
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Norman opens his very own salvage business in Collingswood, NJ to sell surplus optics to his fellow optics enthusiasts.
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Whether you are an optics geek, a Trekkie, or both, you will never forget this connection. As Moiré patterns increase in popularity, Wah Chang, a production designer on Star Trek: The Original Series, uses pattern #4 (the spider pattern) and several others found in "The Science of Moiré Patterns" to create the faces of fleet communicator props.
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To aid military forces fighting in the Middle East during Operation: Desert Storm, Edmund provides optical components for targeting systems.
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In addition to the standard optical components in the catalog, Edmund begins designing custom opto-mechanical assemblies. This new service is completed in-house, utilizing the company's vast engineering resources, its manufacturing, and its large ready-to-use inventory.
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Learn about Edmund Optics' history through fun facts, cool pictures, and 70 years of memories. Browse the timeline or hear the journey through Robert and Mari Edmund's words in a short, 1-minute video.
Corporate Brochure – Discover our stock and custom optical capabilities.
Global Presence – Over 15 regional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia to offer local support with world-class service.
We Design. We Manufacture. We Deliver. – Spherical optics, aspheric lenses, prisms, imaging lenses, imaging and laser optics assemblies, and mechanics are just a few of our expertise.
Education Programs – Free optics, support, awesome videos, and amazing careers.
