Industry Insights
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Lens Details: What To Know Before You Purchase
11/14/2023
Datasheets can be misleading. So how do you know what you are really buying? To help optical designers and engineers view optical datasheets more critically and ask the right questions of lens providers, this article discusses key datasheet parameters.
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Taking The Mystery Out Of Lens MTF: Data That You Need To Know
11/14/2023
Modulation transfer function (MTF) is the best proxy for lens performance, but the math behind it and the graphs that depict it often obstruct understanding. This paper demystifies MTF, arming vision system decisionmakers with the knowledge they need to choose the right lens every time.
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Learn The Truth Behind “Megapixel Lenses”
11/14/2023
In response to the popularity of megapixel cameras and sensors, many lens manufacturers are marketing "megapixel lenses." The problem? There's no such thing.
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Measuring With An Optical Diverter On A 3D Profiler
11/2/2023
An Optical Diverter is an accessory that makes it possible to enhance the flexibility of many profilers by making it easy to measure internal surfaces and the sidewalls of very large parts
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Using Glass Compensated Objectives For Surface Inspection Through A Window
11/2/2023
By introducing a compensating window into the reference leg, glass-compensated microscope objectives maintain equal path conditions, ensuring accurate inspection through windows up to 7.5 mm thick.
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Metrology In Production Environments
11/2/2023
Traditional PSI faces errors from vibrations, making accurate measurements a struggle. QPSI, with its patented algorithm, mitigates vibration impact, ensuring every frame is validated individually.
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Metal Additive Manufacturing: Laser Power Measurement During Machine Setup And Maintenance
10/31/2023
Discover how customized laser beam measurement solutions reinforced a leading manufacturer's machines against power fluctuations and misalignments.
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Forecasting PbSe Thin Film Photoconductor Spectral Response
10/31/2023
Comparing preamplifier configurations from 77K to 340K, explore the impact of different circuits on the spectral response of a PbSe thin film photoconductor.
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High-Power Lasers: Measuring The Output Without Damaging The Equipment
10/18/2023
Concerned about your laser damaging your detector or meter? Let's explore how to protect your equipment and ensure safe operation.
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Mechanical Dimensions Of Optical Filters
10/16/2023
Understanding the mechanical dimensions of optical filters, particularly parameters like clear aperture and parallelism, is paramount for ensuring proper functionality.