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Are you designing a system and debating whether or not to use in-line illumination? Read more about the proper time to use in-line and comparisons at Edmund Optics.

Think you don't need telecentric illumination in machine vision applications? Find out why you need telecentric illumination at Edmund Optics.

Machine vision systems heavily rely on illumination. Learn more about how structured illumination can maximize your system at Edmund Optics.

Not sure which type of illumination you should use for your system? Learn more about the pros and cons of different illumination types at Edmund Optics.

Learn about the use cases for a backlight, its advantages in industrial inspection and metrology, and the key considerations for integration into vision systems.

Choosing the right backlight illumination is critical for precise measurement and edge detection in machine vision applications. Learn about your best options!

Explore a wide selection of machine vision lighting at Edmund Optics from top brands and download free 3D printed mounts for various lighting geometries.

In order to understand vignetting, it is important to understand sensor sizes, formats, and roll-off and relative illumination. Find out more at Edmund Optics.

Learn about how to show different objects (diffuse and specular) with partial brightfield illumination using a white spot light or bar light.

Learn about integrating brightfield dome lights into vision systems

Optimizing your imaging system means more than just choosing the right camera. Selecting the correct camera accessories ensures optimum performance, system stability, and successful integration. This application note explains power requirements for the two most common camera interfaces, USB and GigE, details the essential and optional accessories that enable reliable power delivery, and gives expert tips for selecting the most suitable components for your imaging system.

Darkfield illumination is the opposite of brightfield illumination. Find out how darkfield differs from brightfield in optical microscopy at Edmund Optics.

Fluorescence imaging systems are composed of three major components, an illumination source, a photo-activated fluorophore sample, and detector.

Looking to use a simple technique for optical microscopy? Check out this article on brightfield illumination to find out more at Edmund Optics.

Learn more about integrating brightfield ring lights into vision systems

Learn more about integrating darkfield ring lights into vision systems

Want to know about fluorescence microscopy? Read this article by a Biomedical Product Line Engineer at Edmund Optics to learn more.

Reduce the size and weight of your high magnification machine vision system with infinity corrected TECHSPEC® 120i Plan APO Infinity Corrected Objectives.

Light sheet fluorescence microscopy uses a 2D laser sheet to illuminate a thin slice of the sample and excite fluorescence, reducing phototoxicity and damage.

Lasers can be used for a variety of applications. Learn how lasers work, different elements, and the differences between laser types at Edmund Optics.

The TECHSPEC cage system components kit allows you to create a simple or base of a system. Find out more about the contents of the kit at Edmund Optics.

Wondering how fluorescence microscopy works? Find out about the technique, systems, and more at Edmund Optics.

Are you trying to measure the performance of your lens? Although this can be a difficult task, there are curves that can help. Read more at Edmund Optics.

Learn about the different components used to build a microscope, key concepts, and specifications at Edmund Optics.

Not sure which diffuser will best meet your needs? Review EO's diffuser selection guide to review the pros and cons of each diffuser type at Edmund Optics.

Think you know all the advantages for using phase contrast in optical microscopy? Advantages, image appearance, and technical details can be found at Edmund Optics.

Wavelengths can be both valuable or hazardous when trying to obtain information from an imaging system. Learn more about fixing wavelength issues at Edmund Optics.

Differential interference contrast (DIC) is one of the polarization techniques that can be used in optical microscopy. Learn about this technique at Edmund Optics.

Imaging biological materials can be extremely difficult. Masson's trichrome stain helps differentiate components of cells from their surrounding tissues.