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

Sensor Manufacturing Designs & Methods

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

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.

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.

Bringing Professional-Grade Technology to All

Time to Replace Spherical Elements with Aspheric Lenses

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines used for complex geometry manufacturing are expanding their material capabilities. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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

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

Accessible, Flexible Technology Supported by a Community of Users

Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing rapid prototyping, IP protection, and the job market in the optics industry

Trimming the Fat: Truncating Lenses to Shrink Systems

Advances in Smart Materials, Imaging, and Ultrafast Laser Optics

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

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

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

Pushing Optics to the Extreme

Beam Shaping for High Power and Short Pulse Durations

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