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Home » Authors » Nicholas James

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.
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Inline Illumination

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.


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Vision & Sensors - Lenses

Imaging Lenses Explained

Understand what you can expect to achieve from your imaging lens.
Nicholas James
September 11, 2013
One Comment
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.
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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.


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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.
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Sensor Standards Require Superior Optics

Nicholas James
April 29, 2009
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Higher precision optics are increasingly important with today’s standards.
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