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Want to know more about the Modular Transfer Function? Learn about the components, understanding, importance, and characterization of MTF at Edmund Optics.

Is polarization a new topic for you? Learn about key terminology, types, and more information to help you understand polarization at Edmund Optics.

This demonstration exemplifies why wavelength and f/# can drastically affect the performance of imaging systems and should not be overlooked.

Learn how to understand focal length and field of view for imaging lenses through calculations, working distance, and examples at Edmund Optics.

Learn how to assemble a microscope system using the award-winning Edmund Optics 120i Plan APO Infinity Corrected Objectives.

How Edmund Optics SWIR imaging lenses enable hyperspectral nanosatellites for sustainable agriculture.

Learn how the student-led SOBER mission used a balloon payload and Edmund Optics® imaging optics to support Space Situational Awareness (SSA) research.

The Retinex team developed a low-cost handheld retinal camera for ROP screening in premature infants in low-resource settings.

Expert insights into line scan imaging for machine vision: synchronization in high-speed systems, color sensor comparison, and robust inspection system design.

Need help understanding aberration theory? Learn about a few fundamental concepts to help clarify your understanding at Edmund Optics.

Why do imaging lenses have both a storage temperature and operating temperature specification? What's the difference?

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

This lab shows how two machine vision lenses with the same core specifications can perform very differently in reality.

Should you use a camera with a color or monochrome sensor for your imaging application? - Quick and fun video guide

Stop by and learn the effects F-number has on your resulting performance and learn how to optimize your imaging system.

The Future Depends on Optics®

Join Greg Hollows, Director of the Imaging Business Unit and EO's Imaging Expert, as he reviews some best practices to consider when designing an imaging system.

Join Greg Hollows, Director of the Imaging Business Unit and EO's Imaging Expert, as he reviews some best practices to consider when designing an imaging system.

Join Greg Hollows, Director of the Imaging Business Unit and EO’s Imaging Expert, as he reviews some best practices to consider when designing an imaging system.

Have a question about short-wave infrared (SWIR)? Find definitions, application uses, and examples at Edmund Optics.

Are you trying to gauge depth of field in your imaging system? Take a closer look at this article on depth of field calculations at Edmund Optics.

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

The TECHSPEC® C Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses are high-resolution FA lenses designed and manufactured by Edmund Optics for use in machine vision factory automation and inspection applications.

Learn about ghost images in optical systems, which are faint second images caused by reflections within an optical component, from Kristina Kaszei.

Short wave infrared (SWIR) imaging applications require specialized imaging optics, as lenses designed for visible use are not optimized for SWIR wavelengths