Schneider Kreuznach is expanding its expertise in the area of optics by including LED illumination. In keeping with its high standards, the company is looking to design and produce customized solutions combining precision and brightness for demanding tasks. Currently, applications in the area of machine vision, medical technology and semiconductor technology are in the pipeline. "We have already received several inquiries and are planning to offer LED illumination systems that fully capture the potential of our precision photographic lenses," said Dr.
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Edmund Optics’ Techspec Compact Telecentric Lenses feature an ultra-compact design and provide excellent telecentricity and low distortion – an excellent choice for integration into gauging systems. Their fixed iris and focus make them ideal for implementation into factory floors and assembly lines, as they will remain stationary over time. They are also well-suited for robotics applications.
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Navitar announced the launch of their second generation interactive online lens selector tool, the Optical Wizard 2.0, now available at www.opticalwizard.com.
Navitar's first generation Optical Wizard was launched in April 2006. It quickly established a place on the favorites list of engineers, end-users, and OEM's as the resource tool to use when needing a lens or complete lens system for machine vision or electronic imaging applications. The new Optical Wizard 2.0 expands on the existing functionality and offers a more appealing and streamlined look.
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Surface metrology is quickly emerging as a critical analytical technique to determine the topology of various materials. It can be used to identify corrosion, surface characterization, or to control the quality of different surfaces.
Conventional methods such as profilometry, have involved the use of a stylus being dragged along the sample surface. However, this technique can be problematic; it cannot be used on certain materials, such as adhesives, and the dragging process itself may result in inaccurate data being obtained.
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