Nicholas James

Nicholas James is a product line engineer at Edmund Optics (Barrington, NJ). For more information, call (800) 363-1992 x 6855, e-mail njames@edmundoptics.com or visit www.edmundoptics.com.

When to Consider Inline Illumination

It is critical to consider characteristics of the object you’re imaging and the information you need to extract from the image.

Nicholas James

January 3, 2014

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The choice of illumination can often mean the difference between success and failure of an imaging system.

Vision & Sensors - Lenses

Imaging Lenses Explained

Understand what you can expect to achieve from your imaging lens.

Nicholas James

September 11, 2013

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Last time we discussed resolution, working distance, depth of field and field of view, and this time we will be diving into distortion, relative illumination and telecentricity.

Vision & Sensors - V&S 101

Imaging Lens

Consider these key specifications when specifying a lens for an imaging system.

Nicholas James

May 8, 2013

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Specifying a lens for an imaging system can seem like a complex task, so the key is breaking the selection down into manageable pieces.

Flexible Imaging Lens Designs

Nicholas James

March 1, 2011

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Clever features and proprietary techniques can transform a single-use design into a multipurpose solution.

Sensor Standards Require Superior Optics

Nicholas James

April 29, 2009

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Higher precision optics are increasingly important with today’s standards.

Some of the most pressing demands facing the life sciences industry continue to be disruptive. These may come in the form of supply chain disruptions or shortages, or in the form of a recall. In this webinar, you will learn the industry trends driving life sciences quality professionals to modernize their perspectives and practices.

This webinar aims to look at new CMM technology offerings, specifically within the automotive sector, analyzing the differences between the main competitors using real-world data and demonstrating why Laser Radar is a key technology in this future of measurement.

Nicholas James

ARTICLES

When to Consider Inline Illumination

Imaging Lenses Explained

Imaging Lens

Flexible Imaging Lens Designs

Sensor Standards Require Superior Optics

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