Edmund Optics^®

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

Traditional spherical lenses are evolving due to the increasing demands of applications. Learn about the future of spherical lenses at Edmund Optics.

Image Quality of a Telecentric with the Flexibility of a Liquid Lens

Beam Shaping for High Power and Short Pulse Durations

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

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

Large field of view telecentric imaging lenses allow for reduction of measurement and inspection time. Learn more about large FOV lenses at Edmund Optics.

Beam Conditioning Optics for UV, IR, and Broadband Lasers

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.

Trimming the Fat: Truncating Lenses to Shrink Systems

Geopolitics and export controls have significantly impacted the accessibility of coating materials for laser optics

Time to Replace Spherical Elements with Aspheric Lenses

Computer Generated Hologram metrology provides a new solution for overcoming traditional asphere metrology. Learn more about CGH metrology at Edmund Optics.

Advances in Smart Materials, Imaging, and Ultrafast Laser Optics

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

Advances in microscopy, imaging, and extreme ultraviolet optics

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

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

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

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

Pulse Compression and Dispersion Compensation for Ultrafast Lasers

Advances in Microscopy Tackle the Challenges of the Future

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

Innovative ultra-thin filters provide flexibility, scratch resistance, and durability comparable to most hard oxide coatings. 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.

Pushing Optics to the Extreme

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

Quickly Respond to Collapsing Product Lifecycles

Sensor Manufacturing Designs & Methods