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Choosing the right optical glass is important. Find out factors and properties on how to select the right optical glass at Edmund Optics.

Learn more about White Diffusing Glass, which reduces the scattering of light and homogenizes the light source, at Edmund Optics.

With over 65 optical glass types readily available at manufacturing sites, EO enables quick prototyping. View the full list of glass types at Edmund Optics.

Join Greg Hollows, Director of the Imaging Business Unit and EO's Imaging Expert, as he reviews some Best Practice to consider when designing an imaging system.

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.

Join Nick Sischka, Director of Imaging, 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.

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 Practice 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 Practice to consider when designing an imaging system.

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

Join Nick Sischka, Director of Imaging, 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.

First Contact Polymer Solution is an easy-to-use liquid polymer for cleaning the surfaces of lenses and other optical components (see below for a more extensive list)

Learn how to specify imaging system components.

Innovative ultra-thin filters provide flexibility, scratch resistance, and durability comparable to most hard oxide coatings. Learn more at Edmund Optics.

Inhomogeneity and scatter from inclusions and bubbles in optical components can lead to worse performance, especially in laser optics applications.

Hard coatings provide many advantages compared to traditional soft coated optics. Learn more about the coating differences and benefits at Edmund Optics.

Learn about the different types of optical prisms, their applications, and how to select the right prism for your specific system.

New optical filters are being developed due to the advancements in applications and technologies. Learn more about the future of filters at Edmund Optics.

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

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

Athermalization is a type of ruggedization that mitigates the harmful effects of thermal expansion and defocus in optical and imaging systems.

Beam Shaping for High Power and Short Pulse Durations

The thermal properties of optical substrates including the CTE, dn/dT, and thermal conductivity are critical for predicting real-world performance

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.

Do you want to know more about the importance of optical specifications? Learn the different types of specifications and their impact on your system at Edmund Optics.

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

How are ultra-thin filters different from standard optical filters? Discover the unique features and capabilties of ultra-thin filters at Edmund Optics.