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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.

Are you trying to measure the performance of your lens? Although this can be a difficult task, there are curves that can help. Read more at Edmund Optics.

Learn about the different components used to build a microscope, key concepts, and specifications 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.

Optics and the manipulation of light are critical for countless applications that save lives and improve quality of life across the world

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

Working distance and focal length are two of the most fundamental parameters of any imaging system. Learn more in this hands-on video demo.

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

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

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.

Defining the Future of Imaging

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