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Not all ruggedized imaging lenses feature the same type of ruggedization. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each type at Edmund Optics.

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

Traditional spherical lenses are evolving due to the increasing demands of applications. Learn about the future of spherical lenses at Edmund Optics.

Image Quality of a Telecentric with the Flexibility of a Liquid Lens

Seeing around corners is no longer science fiction thanks to ultrafast lasers and sensitive cameras

Cinema lenses designed to create content tailored for online streaming utilize aspheres to shoot with a shallow depth of field while maintaining quality.

The growth of automation has introduced machine vision lenses to more harsh environments involving shock, vibration, contaminants, and temperature swings.

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and multispectral imaging (MSI) are two related technologies that make use of specialized vision systems to acquire extra image information from extended regions of the electromagnetic spectrum aside from the visible spectrum.

23 unique imaging systems help the Perseverance Mars rover look for signs of water and ancient life on the red planet.

Large field of view telecentric imaging lenses allow for reduction of measurement and inspection time. Learn more about large FOV lenses at Edmund Optics.

Advances in Smart Materials, Imaging, and Ultrafast Laser Optics

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

Athermalization is a type of ruggedization that mitigates the harmful effects of thermal expansion and defocus in optical and imaging systems.

Sensor Manufacturing Designs & Methods

Quickly Respond to Collapsing Product Lifecycles

Four major trending topics in machine vision technology include edge artificial intelligence (edge AI), AI paired with high-resolution sensors, event-based machine vision, and affordability of SWIR sensor technology.

Pushing Optics to the Extreme

Advances in Microscopy Tackle the Challenges of the Future

Accessible, Flexible Technology Supported by a Community of Users

Transparent Materials with Integrated Micro-Optics

Computer Generated Hologram metrology provides a new solution for overcoming traditional asphere metrology. Learn more about CGH metrology at Edmund Optics.

Time to Replace Spherical Elements with Aspheric Lenses

A new generation of small, cost-effective, CW ultraviolet (UV) lasers allows more applications to move to UV wavelengths for increased power and precision.

Trimming the Fat: Truncating Lenses to Shrink Systems

Single-Material Aspheric Achromats correct chromatic aberrations with a unique geometry, leading to numerous benefits over conventional achromatic lenses.

Free-space optical (FSO) communications wirelessly transmit data through the air using lasers. FSO promises to revolutionize broadband internet access.

Pulse Compression and Dispersion Compensation for Ultrafast Lasers

Bringing Professional-Grade Technology to All

Specialized coatings can minimize thermal lensing in ultrafast laser systems, which are particularly susceptible to detrimental thermal effects.

New optical filters are being developed due to the advancements in applications and technologies. Learn more about the future of filters at Edmund Optics.