Ruggedized Imaging Systems for Harsh Environments
Machine vision systems are being deployed in new applications outside of traditional, controlled environments.
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Trends in Machine Vision Camera Technology
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Hyperspectral and Multispectral Imaging
Maximize image Information with expanded wavebands.
Free-Space Optical Communication
Fast, global communication is critical in our increasingly-connected world.
Athermalization Ruggedization
Athermalization to minimize focal length change over temperature can be achieved actively or passively.
Schwarz Mirrors
Edmund Optics' new Schwarz Mirrors can significantly reduce the need for beam dumps behind components.
Ultraviolet (UV) Lasers
A new wave of compact, cost-effective UV lasers have resulted in an expansion of UV applications.
Imaging Systems on the Perseverance Mars Rover
Perseverance is equipped with 23 cameras helping it navigate and pursue its mission.
Minimizing Thermal Lensing in Ultrafast Systems
Edmund Optics’ partner UltraFast Innovations (UFI) enable the development of optics that experience negligible thermal effects.
Stemmed Mirrors
Stemmed mirrors are mounted from a smaller diameter “stem” protruding from the back of the mirror, resulting in significantly reduced stress on the mirror surface, high stability, and cost reduction.
Superpolished Optics
The continuous and unyielding progress towards higher throughput and lower loss in laser systems requires optical components that minimize scatter, especially when using high-power lasers or short wavelengths.
Cinema Lenses, The Age of Streaming, and Aspheres
An increased demand for online video streaming has led to the development of shallow depth of field cinema lenses, which are only made possible by aspheres.
Single-Material Aspheric Achromats
Single-material aspheric achromats correct for chromatic aberrations over a wider wavelength range than traditional doublets using a unique geometry.
Advancements in CMOS Sensor Technology
Selecting proper optics is critical for taking full advantage of the next generation of high-resolution sensors.
Advanced Blood Diagnostics
Optical advancements have enabled the detection and treatment of a variety of blood conditions.
Telecentric Illumination
Telecentric illumination is ideal for precision measurement applications.
Reflective Laser Beam Shaping
Beam shaping for high power and short pulse durations.
Top Four Trends of 2019
Transparent materials with integrated micro-optics
Non-Circular Optics for System Miniaturization
Square and truncated optics reduce the total volume of conventional optical designs
Stabilized Ruggedized Imaging Lenses
Stabilized ruggedization ensures a lens’ optical pointing and positioning after applied shock or vibration.
Reflective Microscope Objectives
Reflective microscope objectives focus light or form an image using reflective optics.
Multi-Functional Smart Glass
Transparent materials with integrated micro-optics
Pixel Sizes and Optics
Shrinking pixel sizes do not always lead to higher system-level resolution
Ultrafast Highly-Dispersive Mirrors
Pulse compression and dispersion compensation for ultrafast lasers
Non-Line-of-Sight Imaging
Seeing around corners is no longer science fiction thanks to ultrafast lasers and sensitive cameras
High Reflectivity Mirrors for Laser Applications
The industry standard method for quantifying reflectivity does not tell the whole story
Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing rapid prototyping, IP protection, and the job market in the optics industry
Top 4 Trends of 2018
Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics
2µm Lasers
The unique absorption properties of 2µm lasers allow them to create small and precise cuts for medical and materials processing applications
Aspheric Lens Takeover
Time to replace spherical elements with aspheric lenses
Photonic-Electronic Integrated Circuits
The future of high-speed technology: integrated photonics use light instead of electricity for computing and signal processing
Liquid Lens Telecentric Lenses
Image quality of a telecentric with the flexibility of a liquid lens
Extreme Ultraviolet Optics
Pushing optics to the extreme. Tabletop sources make applications 10-100nm more accessible
Liquid Lenses in Imaging
Quickly autofocus and overcome depth of field limitations
Reflective Optics for Laser Applications
Beam conditioning optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers
The Future of Microscope Objectives
Advances in microscopy tackle the challenges of the future
Rapid Optical Prototyping
Quickly respond to collapsing product lifecycles and decreased development time
Integration with Consumer Electronics
Bringing professional-grade technology to all by leveraging common mobile devices
Open-Source DIY Microscopy
Accessible, flexible technology supported by a community of users
CNC Glass Machining
Facilitates manufacture of optical components with complex geometries
Ruggedization Imaging Lenses
Emerging applications require advanced ruggedization to reduce pixel shift
Computer Generated Hologram Metrology
A promising solution to the drawbacks associated with traditional asphere metrology
Future of Optical Filters
As light sources, digital sensors, and coating chamber technologies continue to improve, optical filters will naturally evolve and advance
Semiconductor Supermirrors
Optical supermirrors have extremely high reflectivity and ultralow optical losses from scatter and absorption
Future of Spherical Lenses
As optical applications continue to increase in complexity, their performance requirements are becoming more demanding
Large FOV Telecentric Lenses
Telecentric lenses with large fields of view (FOV) reduce measurement and inspection time in demanding metrology applications
Ultra-Thin Longpass Filters
Ultra-Thin Longpass Filters are designed and constructed out of ultra-thin, flexible polymers and dyes
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