Edmund Optics, introduces new TECHSPEC® VIS-NIR Coated Achromatic Lenses . These versatile lenses consist of two optical components cemented together to form a doublet and provide a low-cost alternative to air-spaced focusing doublets. They are corrected for on-axis spherical and chromatic aberrations. Nine new models of TECHSPEC® VIS-NIR Coated Achromatic Lenses have been added to…
New Genie Nano Cameras Built Around Sony’s 1/3” CMOS Image Sensors
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, today introduced two new models in its high-value, versatile high speed Genie Nano Camera Series. Spearheaded by the latest IMX273 sensors from the Sony Pregius CMOS family, these new Genie Nanos are designed around 1/3” CMOS image sensors that replace Sony’s soon-to-be discontinued CCD sensors. The new models are…
Compact, high-density optical connector from Hirose features built-in MT ferrule
Hirose, Downers Grove, Ill., has developed a compact, waterproof optical connector with a built-in MT (mechanical transfer) ferrule. The waterproof (IP67-rated) MF11BMT series circular connector offers a space-saving interface with high pin counts in a rugged, small form factor that enables size reduction of broadcasting equipment, machine vision cameras, communication / base station transmission, and […]
Edmund Optics Unveils TECHSPEC® Compact Ruggedized (Cr) Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses
Edmund Optics® (EO), a provider of optical components, announces the new TECHSPEC® Compact Ruggedized (Cr) Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses. These Stability Ruggedized versions of our popular TECHSPEC® C Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses are designed to maintain optical pointing and positioning in harsh environments that involve vibration, shock, and changing temperatures. The individual lens…
In the IIoT era, what do your motors really do?
The Industrial Internet of Things presents manufacturing managers with a conundrum. Most food manufacturing and processing plants have motors powering essential equipment such as mixers, conveyors and packaging machines. These motors are just motors and do not play in the same league as the other intelligent or IoT enabled devices in their factories. With years…
TECHSPEC® Precision Ultraviolet Mirrors offered with new Vacuum UV enhanced coating
Edmund Optics (EO) introduces its new TECHSPEC Precision Ultraviolet Mirrors. They are offered in both Deep UV (DUV) and new Vacuum UV (VUV) enhanced coating options. TECHSPEC Precision Ultraviolet Mirrors are ideally suited for a wide variety of commercially available light sources. They can be used in a number of optical setups to reflect UV…
Teledyne DALSA Expands its Xtium frame grabber series with new CoaXPress model
Teledyne DALSA announced the expansion of its Xtium series with a new half-length CoaXPress frame grabber. Teledyne DALSA frame grabbers combine industry-leading performance and feature sets, great value, and extensive camera support. The Xtium-CXP PX8 is fully supported by Sapera™ LT SDK and Teledyne DALSA’s Trigger-to-Image-Reliability™ platform. Like other models within the series, the Xtium-CXP…
New miniature Linear Smart Stage for micro-positioning tasks from New Scale Technologies
The new M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage from New Scale Technologies, Inc. is a direct-drive precision piezoelectric micro stage with embedded controller designed for integration into compact OEM instruments. The newest smart stage is a higher-force, longer-travel addition to the company’s M3-LS line of all-in-one micro stages with built-in controllers. The M3-LS-3.4-15 has a 100-gram capacity […]
20-in. travel and nanometer resolution with high dynamics from PI motorized linear stage
Precision positioning systems industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente) has released an elevated version of its ironless linear motor stage LMS-180, which is well-suited for precision automation applications in industry and research that require highly accurate linear motion over long travel with high load capacity. The LMS-180 linear stage family is available with five travel ranges […]
Laird’s Thermoelectrics Offer Lower Cost of Ownership in Medical Laser Cooling Applications
TEMs and TEAs provide precision cooling and heating in a wide variety of modular platforms to meet application demands… Laird (LRD: London) has designed and manufactured thermoelectric modules (TEMs) and thermoelectric assemblies (TEAs) that keep laser optics stable and at peak operating performance by controlling the operating temperature of the medical laser to within defined…
Edmund Optics® Honored by Vision Systems Design 2017 Innovators Awards Program
Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, announced that it was awarded a Silver Level Award for its TECHSPEC® Titan TL Telecentric Lenses . These lenses were recognized among the best in the industry by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2017 Innovators Awards program. The TECHSPEC® Titan TL Telecentric Lenses are…
Teledyne DALSA Introduces Infrared Camera Series for Industrial Vision Applications
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company image sensing technology, launched its Calibir GX series of long wave infrared (LWIR) cameras for industrial vision applications. Built to achieve frame rates of up to 90 fps, the shutterless and small form-factor GX series are ideal for non-destructive testing in applications that include food inspection, parts and packaging,…
Analyze motion performance easily
The IL5 High-Speed Camera lets you record any gears, motors, machinery, mechanical or robotic equipment that is moving too quickly to process with the naked eye. By using slow motion replay, you can see what you have been missing with normal speed video and analyze the performance of your equipment to improve design. With recording…
Camera records 1,000 frames per second
Certain features are needed in cameras used in aerospace applications. These features should prevent motion artifacts with propellers, motors and other rotating objects and ensure timing precision throughout the entirety of each frame. The Phantom Flex4K-GS is a high-speed camera with a 35 mm, 9.4-megapixel sensor and global shutter, which fits the needs of this…
TECHSPEC® High Performance Fluorescence Dichroic Filters
Edmund Optics (EO), the premier provider of optical components, introduces new TECHSPEC® High Performance Fluorescence Dichroic Filters. These versatile filters have received special attention to surface flatness, transmitted wavefront and surface quality to produce our highest level of precision on a filter. TECHSPEC® High Performance Fluorescence Dichroic Filters are ideally suited for fluorescence microscopy or…
Teledyne DALSA adds 16k CLHS model to its Low-Cost Line Scan Camera Series
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, announced the extension of its Linea family of low-cost, high-value line scan cameras with a new 16k CLHS model. The new Linea™ 16k CLHS camera delivers the exceptional performance and features found in the current lineup of high-end cameras at an unprecedented price point. Based on the most advanced…
Autofocus Lens Joint Product Interoperability
Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, has today announced a collaboration with PixeLINK®, a world leader in autofocus cameras with liquid lens technology. The collaboration enhances the capabilities of PixeLINK’s autofocus USB 3.0 cameras by accommodating Edmund Optics’ line of Cx lenses, modular lenses that easily integrate elements such as internal filters…
Detectors power “electronic eyes” aboard OSIRIS-Rex
When the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft was launched on its mission to reach the Bennu asteroid, it went with three high-resolution image detectors that will serve as “retinas” for its mission to explore the asteroid. The CCD retinas are the result of a collaborative development between Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, and the University of Arizona. Designed,…
Edmund Optics® Augments 25mm TECHSPEC® Precision Aspheric Lens Line
Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, highlights its TECHSPEC® Precision Aspheric Lenses. These lenses are designed to focus light, while they eliminate spherical aberration from divergent light sources. Designed and manufactured by Edmund Optics, Precision Aspheric Lenses are ideal for applications including focusing the output of laser diodes. Aspheric lenses can increase…
Edmund Optics® opens Silicon Valley office
Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, today announced its expansion into Silicon Valley with the opening of a new office. The location will house business development, sales and applications engineering dedicated to servicing the unique engineering and product development needs of the region. The EO Silicon Valley office will also have a…
Matrox Enhances Radient Line of Frame Grabbers
Matrox Imaging announced the Matrox Radient eV-CXP for 3D Profiling, the first member of the Radient eV-Series of frame grabbers to feature on-board 3D profiling using patented Matrox technology. Offering the flexibility to work with any cameras using the CoaXPress® interface standard, this PCI Express frame grabber performs the laser line extraction needed for 3D…
The Next-Generation QUADRA-CHEK Quality Inspection System
HEIDENHAIN is excited to announce the highly anticipated launch of the NEW QUADRA-CHEK 3000 evaluation electronics system. With plans to be on display and demonstrated at the IMTS show (Sept. 12-17 in Chicago), it is the perfect complement for high-precision measuring machines, and with its sleek industrial design, is right at home on the shop…
Edmund Optics® TECHSPEC® Filters improve system performance
Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, introduces three new TECHSPEC® Hard Coated Filters: High Performance OD 4 Shortpass Filters, High Performance OD 4 Longpass Filters and Imaging Filters . These new lines join existing Hard Coated OD 4 Bandpass Filters with series at 10nm (213 models), 25nm (108 models) and 50nm (147…
ISO Certification Completes Triple Crown for Precision Spring Manufacturer
John Evans’ Sons has been granted ISO 13485:2003 re-certification for the manufacture of standard and custom spring products, wire forms and spring reel products for the medical device industry. This is in addition to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C (aerospace). This places John Evans’ in a very prestigious category as only a handful of spring manufacturers…
Orlaco introduces EMOS
Orlaco is introducing a shock-resistant ethernet camera with a lightning-fast 100 Mb/s connection. The images produced by the EMOS are for all intents and purposes displayed in real…
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