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Are you new to imaging or looking for a refresh on camera types? Learn about the advantages to camera types, digital interfaces, and more at Edmund Optics.

Four major trending topics in machine vision technology include edge artificial intelligence (edge AI), AI paired with high-resolution sensors, event-based machine vision, and affordability of SWIR sensor technology.

Optical Engineer Kevin Quist explains how cameras work, describing sensors, lenses, and pixels in a kid-friendly way

Learn about the use cases for a backlight, its advantages in industrial inspection and metrology, and the key considerations for integration into vision systems.

Many of the industrial advancements that have occurred over the past few decades are a direct result of the continuously improving quality and precision of optical imaging systems.

Imaging lenses are critical components of the quickly-growing golf simulator market. Learn how to select the right lenses and cameras!

Learn about integrating brightfield dome lights into vision systems

Learn about how to show different objects (diffuse and specular) with partial brightfield illumination using a white spot light or bar light.

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.

Join us for a discussion about how to properly utilize spacers to shift the working distance of a lens while avoiding performance degradation.

Join us for a discussion about how to properly utilize spacers to shift the working distance of a lens while avoiding performance degradation.

Fixed focal length, zoom, and macro lenses are all variable magnification lenses. Learn more 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!

Optimizing your imaging system means more than just choosing the right camera. Selecting the correct camera accessories ensures optimum performance, system stability, and successful integration. This application note explains power requirements for the two most common camera interfaces, USB and GigE, details the essential and optional accessories that enable reliable power delivery, and gives expert tips for selecting the most suitable components for your imaging system.

Explore a wide selection of machine vision lighting at Edmund Optics from top brands and download free 3D printed mounts for various lighting geometries.

Edmund Optics imaging and machine vision lenses are robustly designed for use in harsh environments and are available in a number of options for the most demanding applications.

Liquid Lenses electronically autofocus imaging systems for machine vision by changing shape in response to an applied current or voltage.

Reduce the size and weight of your high magnification machine vision system with infinity corrected TECHSPEC® 120i Plan APO Infinity Corrected Objectives.