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An opportunity for quality learning about the most relevant facts, trends, and developments of the imaging industry.

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

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

SWIR, or short-wave infrared, is light invisible to the human eye but detectable by specialized infrared imaging lenses and cameras.

A new generation of harsh environment lenses has been developed to support the spread of automation and protect their imaging systems.

LAB SERIES: Join us for a discussion in the imaging lab about the fundamentals of microscope objectives and introductory concepts needed for understanding how to use them in machine vision systems.

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

Increasing the diameter of optical components reduces power or energy density in a system, reducing the likelihood of laser-induced damage in high-power...

LAB SERIES: Join us for a discussion about the importance of numerical aperture for imaging and microscopy applications.

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

In imaging, light rays are mapped from an object onto an imaging sensor by an imaging lens, to reproduce the characteristics and likeness of the object for the purposes of inspection, sorting, or analysis.

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

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.

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

Ultraviolet (UV) laser systems present unique challenges due to their high photon energy and increased material sensitivity. Optical coatings and substrates operating in the UV are more susceptible to laser damage, contamination effects, and long-term degradation. Understanding these mechanisms is critical to improving system performance and lifetime.

The lenses used for high-resolution unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have unique requirements beyond those of standard imaging lenses.

The expansion of automation has made the ruggedization of imaging lenses from shocks, vibrations, and temperature swings more important than ever before.

Do you use imaging systems constantly in your professional field? Learn top tips for improving your imaging system and practices at Edmund Optics.

Want to understand the basic concepts of imaging? Learn more about essential terms and how they incorporate in the imaging industry at Edmund Optics.

The Future Depends on Optics®

Master the mindset needed for building an imaging system from asking the right questions to properly combining imaging technologies.

Have an application in a demanding environment? Learn about the different types of ruggedization: industrial, ingress protection, and stability at Edmund Optics.

Learn how to specify imaging system components.

Telecentric lenses eliminate perspective and measurement error, and are ideal for measurement and gauging applications.