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Liquid lenses have many features, are small in size, and adjust focus quickly to adapt to objects located at various working distances. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

View 2 back-to-back 30 minute webinars presented by imaging experts Greg Hollows and Nick Sischka.

While working with machine vision, there are different types of filters that can be used to alter the image. Find out about the different types at Edmund Optics.

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

Mastering Machine Vision Integration

Quickly Autofocus and Overcome Depth of Field Limitations

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.

Sensor Manufacturing Designs & Methods

Debating whether or not to use a traditional cylinder lens or an achromatic cylinder lens? Discover the benefits of achromatic cylinder lenses at Edmund Optics.

Athermal optical systems are not prone to temperature changes in an environment. Learn more about the importance of having an athermal design at Edmund Optics.

The Strehl ratio of an optical system is a comparison of its real performance with its diffraction-limited performance.

Axicons can be used in a variety of different fields. Find out more about axicons and how to use them in applications at Edmund Optics.

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

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

Looking for application examples? Find examples for Detector Systems, Selecting the Right Lens, and Building a Projection System at Edmund Optics.

Anti-reflection (AR) coatings are applied to optical components to increase throughput and reduce hazards caused by back-reflections.

Understanding Gaussian beam propagation is critical for understanding laser systems because many lasers are assumed to have Gaussian profiles.

Laser beam expanders are critical for reducing power density, minimizing beam diameter at a distance, and minimizing focused laser spot size.

Learn how the shape factor of an aspheric lens effects its performance and when certain shape factors are the most advantageous.

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