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Optical Lenses suit imaging, machine vision applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:07 -0500

Supporting imaging sensors as large as 2/3 in., TECHSPEC® Compact Fixed Focal Length lenses come in 5 focal lengths from 8.5-35 mm. TECHSPEC Compact Telecentrics offer 65 and 110 mm working distances at magnifications from 0.5x-4x, while TECHSPEC Large Format Telecentrics support sensors up to 28.7 mm diagonal with 4M pixel resolution. TECHSPEC High Resolution Telecentrics support sensors as large as 2/3 in. with 5M pixel resolution and come in 0.28x/0.5x/0.9x/1.7x magnifications.

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Gradient Index Lenses suit fiber coupling/laser diode beam shaping.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:12 -0500

Available in 0.5, 1.0, and 1.8 mm dia for 670, 810, and 1,550 nm wavelengths, Gradient Index (GRIN) Rod Lenses feature plane optical surfaces and achieve focus using continuous change of refractive index within lens material. Available either uncoated or with BBAR coating, lenses are manufactured from alumoscilate glass substrate embedded with silver ions and designed for specific working distances and to provide 0.55 numerical aperture.

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Laser Beam Combiners meet laboratory and industrial needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:02 -0500

Designed to combine or separate multiple laser beams between 375 and 785 nm at 45° angle of incidence, Dichroic Laser Beam Combiners feature greater than 98% reflection and 95% transmission. Polarization-insensitive products, available at 6 cut-off wavelengths, are constructed from low-autofluorescence substrates with dense, durable coatings and feature Hard Ion-Beam Sputtered Coating. Applications include multi-laser fluorescence imaging and measurement.

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Gradient Index Rod Lenses feature plane optical surfaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:27:06 -0500

Gradient Index (GRIN) rod lenses provide numerical aperture of 0.55. Lenses with 0 mm working distance can be positioned and glued directly to emission source, and are suited for collimation of single and multi-mode optical fibers and laser diodes. They are available in 0.5, 1.0, and 1.8 mm diameters for 670, 810, and 1550 nm wavelengths. Each lens is available either uncoated (approx 12% reflection loss) or with BBAR coating option for R greater than 0.5%.

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Machine Vision Lens is designed for large format cameras.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:44:00 -0500

Suited for use with full frame 11 and 16 mega pixel sensors, Raptar large format lens covers 43 mm diagonal sensor with field of view of 50 mm and focusing range of 0.5 m to infinity. It has manual iris and focus control with positive, single point focus and iris locks, aperture range of f/2.0-f/22.0, and angular field of 46.0° diagonal and 37.0° horizontal. Lens comes standard with F-bayonet, with M42 or C-mount options also available.

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High-Definition Telephoto Lens works with ENG cameras.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:29:56 -0500

Designed for hard cameras (ENG cameras that use system expanders), XA50X9.5B ESM-D suits smaller venues and applications that do not require extremely high magnification. It offers 50X magnification and 9.5-475 mm focal length, and remote control 2X extender is standard. While max relative aperture is 1.7 from 9.5-311 mm and 2.6 at 475 mm, min object distance is 9.8 ft from front of lens. Also, Digi Power digital servo control system enhances zoom and focus performance.

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Optical Substrates are especially designed for optical coaters.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:03 -0500

Available in sizes from ½-5 in. OD with ±0.00025 in. tolerance, Optical Substrates for Coaters feature 1/10 per wave flatness/in., parallelism to 2 arc-sec, and surface finishes to 10-5 scratch-dig per MIL-PRF-13830, depending upon material and configuration. Lenses can be supplied plano-convex and -concave, biconvex and -concave, and meniscus; windows and substrates can be plane, wedged, and tapered. Optical substrates are available in wide variety of materials.

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Telecentric Lenses provide distortion of less than 0.2%.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:44 -0500

With fixed iris and focus, TECHSPEC® Compact Telecentric Lenses are suited for implementation into factory floors and assembly lines, as well as robotics applications. Lenses are available with primary working distances of 65 and 110 mm with primary magnifications of 1x, 2x, 3x, and 4x, and 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x, and 2x, respectively. All sizes provide maximum sensor format of 2/3 in., telecentricity of less than 0.2°, and accommodate C-mount camera mount.

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Telecentric Lenses maximize 5 megapixel sensors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:52 -0500

Available in 1.7, 0.9, 0.5, and 0.28x magnifications, TECHSPEC lenses are designed with F/# as fast as F/6 to achieve light collection required to work with high resolution scanners for gauging and inspection solutions. They provide up to 2/3 in. sensor coverage and offer high contrast at 72 lp/mm across full sensor field. Optional mounting clamp is available for each lens size to secure lens to benchtop setups. Variety of camera mounts are also available.

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Scanning Lenses suit laser material processing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:27:44 -0500

Ensuring linear relationship between input scan angle and focal position on flat plane, F-Theta Scanning Lenses include 355 nm Fused silica type lens with short focal length, which allows users to obtain smallest possible spot size. Fused silica optimizes optical transmission, particularly for UV and near-UV wavelengths. Suited for use in laser marking and 3-D prototyping systems, telecentric lenses eliminate perspective error found in conventional lens systems.

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Intraocular Lens only requires miniature incision.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:38:37 -0500

Designed to assist ophthalmic practices, Afinity(TM) Collamer® Aspheric Single Piece New Technology Intraocular Lens (NTIOL) can be delivered into eye through 2.2 mm micro-incision using nanoPOINT(TM) Injector System. Material, composed of collagen, UV-absorbing chromophore, and poly-HEMA based copolymer, exhibits similarities with human eye's natural crystalline lens, namely its water content and gradient refractive index. It also exhibits anti-glare characteristics.

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Digital Zoom Lens provides 16-42 mm focal range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:28:48 -0500

Large format Optimo Rouge 16-42 mm digital zoom lens features wide-angle position of 16 mm (75.4 degrees), fast aperture of T2.8, calibrated focus marks, and no ramping or breathing. In addition, the lightweight (4.2 lb) PL mount lens features mechanical design that ensures precise zoom and focus.

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SWIR Optimized Lens has 50 mm focal length.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:27:27 -0500

Suited for imaging in 0.7-1.7 micron spectral range, rugged 50 mm SWIR SOLO 50 has fixed aperture at f/1.4 that provides sharp imagery with low distortion. It works with high sensitivity, InGaAs-SWIR, KT and SD camera families, which are designed for large focal plane arrays up to 640 x 512 with 25-micron pixel pitch. Applications include 24-hour, day and night surveillance with human recognition at 250 m range, UAVs, imaging lasers, and driver vision enhancement.

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Digital SLR Lenses feature fast F/2.0 maximum aperture.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:47 -0500

Measuring 2.9 in. in dia and weighing 14.1 oz, SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 has working distance of 100 mm making it suited for life-size macro photography. Multi-layer coatings ensure optimum performance, and lens employs 2 low dispersion glass elements in its first group to compensate for aberrations and attain high optical quality. Other features include internal focusing system with manual control mechanism that enables user to manually adjust focus, even when in auto focus mode.

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Megapixel CCTV Lenses include 2 day/night variants.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:27:40 -0500

Suited for use with megapixel cameras, CVO (Common Vision Optics) range lenses produce high resolution and high contrast across entire field of view. Day/night lenses include one version featuring DC iris with focal length of 3-8 mm, while varifocal version features manual iris with focal length of 4.5-13 mm. Offering 185° fish-eye field of view, ½ in. 1.4 mm focal length version with manual iris which eliminates dead angles and provides wide-area surveillance.

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Telecentric Lenses handle large-format image sensors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:30:29 -0500

Designed to eliminate perspective error, TECHSPEC® Large Format Telecentric Lenses can accommodate sensors measuring up to 28.7 mm diagonal. Even with 5 µm sensors, contrast is greater than 20% across entire field, with telecentricity and distortion of less than 0.1%. Available in C-mount, T-mount, and F-mount models, lenses feature adjustable aperture from F/6-F/22 and locking iris, which prevents changes in adjustment in high-vibration environments.

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Fixed Focal Length Lenses suit machine vision applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:37:55 -0500

Intended for factory automation, inspection, or qualification, TECHSPEC® Compact Fixed Focal Length Lenses are available in focal lengths of 8.5, 12, 16, 25, and 35 mm and support up to 2/3 in. sensors. Units include broadband anti-reflection coating, locking iris, and focus adjustment with recessed set screws to prevent unintentional lens adjustments. They are packaged in compact, rugged housing and accommodate space-constrained applications.

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Custom Silicone Lenses target LED applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:33:52 -0500

Used with standard or high power LEDs, Custom Silicone Lenses can focus, shape, or confine light output. Thermal stability and UV resistance make them suited for harsh and high temperature applications. With Shore hardness ratings from 25-80 and resistance to compression, aging, and ozone, lenses are compliant with aircraft and automotive quality and environmental standards. They are available installed on LEDs or can be molded to custom configurations.

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CO2 Cylindrical Lenses provide focal lengths from 1-30 in.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:36:43 -0500

Available in 1-2 in. diameters with ±0.005 in. CT, CO2 Cylindrical Lenses refocus 10.6 µm laser beam into line shape. ZnSE units come in round or square versions with +0.000-0.010 in. tolerance and light protective bevel. Featuring centration error of 5 Arc-minutes max, lenses have 40-20 scratch-dig surface finish and 1 fringe surface accuracy at 644 nm. Anti-reflective coating provides typical 0.5% max reflectance per surface at 10.6 µm and normal AOI.

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Laser Lenses and Mirrors are mounted and ready to install.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:40:37 -0500

CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Engraver Lenses and Mirrors measure ¾ in. OD and come in 1½, 2, 2½, 4, and 5 in. focal lengths, with ½-1½ in. OD and focal lengths up to 25 in. available. These pre-mounted direct OEM replacement lens assemblies, suitable for Epilog, Vytek, Universal, and other engraving lasers, can be installed into user-supplied mounts; firm will remount and return existing assemblies.

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