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Articles Tagged with ''optics''

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Lighting Design for Machine Vision, Part 1

No lighting design methodology is guaranteed to create adequate illumination. It is always necessary to test, verify, and refine the approach before finalizing the solution.
Perry C. West
January 26, 2026

This is the first of five articles to help you design lighting for machine vision.


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Smart Vision Lights Configurable LSR300 Linear Light

November 3, 2025

Smart Vision Lights (SVL) launches its Configurable LSR300 linear light, which has interchangeable OptiCard lens modifiers and optic windows for on-site customization.


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Seeing the Future: Camera Trends, Deep Learning, and System Integration in the Energy Sector

Recent developments in optics, AI, and robotics are pushing inspection systems into new territories.
Coy Limon Tom Hess
October 21, 2025

The trends in machine vision indicate a growing need for systems that can manage increased variability, function autonomously, and operate in sectors that have traditionally depended on manual inspection.



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Innovations in Optics, Inc., Promotes Two Senior Staff Members to President, Director of Engineering

July 9, 2025

Innovations in Optics, Inc. (IOI) announced the promotion of two key staff members.


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Vision & Sensors | Optics

Precision in Optical Metrology: Telecentric vs. Endocentric Imaging

Choosing the right optical setup is critical to minimizing errors and ensuring that dimensional measurements are repeatable and reliable.
Astrid Sommerkamp
April 4, 2025

Optical metrology is crucial for precision in industrial quality control, especially in automotive and medical sectors. Unlike the human eye, cameras depend on pixel resolution for edge detection, making optics selection essential. Telecentric and endocentric lenses offer distinct benefits and limitations, helping professionals make informed decisions.


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Vision & Sensors | Machine Vision 101

Optical Filters in Machine Vision

Understanding the advantages and limitations of the main different types of filters is essential for choosing the right ones for your application.
Cory Boone
December 9, 2024

Enhance your machine vision systems with optical filters! Discover how colored glass and interference filters can boost contrast and performance while learning their benefits and limitations.


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Zygo Team Members Honored With Prestigious ASPE Awards at 39th Annual Meeting

October 19, 2024

Zygo, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., announced that two of its distinguished team members, Dr. Peter de Groot and Dr. Vivek G. Badami, have been recognized by the American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE) for their significant contributions to the field of precision engineering.


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New Sensors and Machine Vision Applications Drive Advances in Optics

New opportunities continually emerge — including in the field of robotics and autonomous machines.
John Lewis
May 22, 2023

Camera sensors and new machine vision applications tend to drive parallel advances in optics, and optics suppliers must continually evolve as machine vision technologies progress.


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Jenoptik Industrial Metrology is now Hommel-Etamic

June 28, 2022

Jenoptik announced that the company’s industrial metrology portfolio will now be presented under the familiar brand name Hommel-Etamic, with a new market appearance, enabling a more focused customer approach.


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Marposs Acquires Grinding Machine Measuring Technology Business from Jenoptik

May 31, 2022

Marposs, a leader in measurement, inspection and test technologies, has announced the acquisition of Jenoptik’s (Jena, Germany) non-optical process measuring technology business for grinding machines, formerly known as Movomatic. 


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