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Best Practice #4 Light Up Your Life

Join Nick Sischka, Vision Solutions Specialist and member of EO's Imaging Team, as he reviews some best practices to consider when designing an imaging system

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Warm-Up Time

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I am looking to prototype an illumination system. My objective is to use a small halogen filament bulb and end up with a beam of light. What would be the best lens or lens combination to give me this projected spot of light?

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What is the difference between multiple and zero-order retarders and when should I pick one over the other?

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Do you have any components that would allow me to build a two axis tilt (θ-x, θ-y) platform without any screws protruding up above the surface?

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EO Tech Tools Equations

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How do I clean my micro optics?

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I am trying to get a sample read out from a laser diode on an oscilloscope. I get a good pulse signal if I shine my keychain flashlight on the detector, but a very noisy signal from the diode itself. What could be causing the noise in this system?

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Cleaning Optics

Looking for the best way to clean optics? Learn more about the different cleaning products and methods, along with tips to handle optics at Edmund Optics.

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Souping up optics with design and simulation software

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Building Better Imaging Systems | June 2020

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

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Can I cut the polarizing film to a specific dimension myself?

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Trends in Machine Vision Camera Technology

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.

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Non-Circular Optics for System Miniaturization

Trimming the Fat: Truncating Lenses to Shrink Systems

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Non-Line-of-Sight Imaging

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

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Telecentric Illumination

Telecentric illumination is quickly becoming the illumination of choice for precision metrology due to its ability to produce "hard" edges that can be easily analyzed.

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What maximum dimensions of polarizing films can you supply? Are rolls available?

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The Complexities of High-Power Optical Coatings

Want to know more about high-power optical coatings? Find out more about the importance, fabrication, and testing at Edmund Optics.

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What do spatial filters do and how do I use them?

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EO Imaging Lab Module 3.1: Introduction to Illumination Concepts

Learn how to specify imaging system components.

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Machine Vision for Golf Simulators

Imaging lenses are critical components of the quickly-growing golf simulator market. Learn how to select the right lenses and cameras!

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What is the operating temperature range for the polarizing film?

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What is the difference between the two types of 1951 USAF Glass Resolution Targets that you offer?

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Simplifying Laser Alignment

Many challenges can arise when aligning a laser beam; knowing specific tips and tricks can help simplify the process. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

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Understanding Rare Earth Materials

Rare earth materials are used in many optics. Find an explanation, examples, and more information about rare earths at Edmund Optics.

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Magnifying Lenses: How to Choose a Magnifier

Learn everything you need to know about magnifying lenses & how to select the right magnifier for your application with help from the experts at Edmund Optics.

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SAG Calculator

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1.1" HP Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses from Edmund Optics®

High-performance machine vision lenses with iris adjustment and up to 20 megapixels of resolution for 1.85μm pixel size sensors

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What are supermirrors?

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Which linear polarizing film is best suited for my application?

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