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

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.

Sensor Manufacturing Designs & Methods

Semiconductor supermirrors offer high reflectivity and outperform many IR mirrors on the market. Learn more about these new supermirrors 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 industry standard method for quantifying reflectivity does not tell the whole story

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

Pulse Compression and Dispersion Compensation for Ultrafast Lasers

The unique absorption properties of 2µm lasers allow them to create small and precise cuts for medical and materials processing applications

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

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

Schwarz Mirrors eliminate stray light using black, engineered fused silica substrates that maintain desired characteristics while absorbing unwanted light.

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

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

Superpolished optics with sub-angstrom surface roughness are ideal for precise laser optics applications