Edmund Optics® Expands Relationship with Schneider Optics


October 8, 2007, Barrington, NJ. Edmund Optics® announced today that it will offer seven lines of Schneider Imaging lenses in their catalog and website, including 3 CCD lenses, F0.95 fixed focal length lenses, bi-lateral telecentric lenses, and compact VIS-NIR lenses. These items complement Edmund's existing line of EO designed and developed imaging optics and components, offering customers a one-stop-shop for building an imaging or machine vision system. Edmund Optics® also offers on-site integration services through its network of Vision Integration Partners.

"We have great respect for Schneider's optical expertise and quality, and look forward to expanding our relationship with them from catalog to custom products. The addition of these Schneider imaging lenses to the Edmund Optics® line-up means that customers can compare amongst a large variety of optics, selecting exactly what they need to build the right system every time," Robert Edmund, CEO.

"We are excited to select Edmund Optics® as one of our key distributors for these products - to know that Schneider lenses will now be available to over 2 million global Edmund customers is marketing at its best. We look forward to working with Edmund Optics® to create the most expansive, innovative imaging product mix of products available on the market today," Stu Singer, VP - Industrial Optics, Schneider Optics.

About EO:

Edmund Optics® (EO) is a leading producer of optics, imaging, and photonics technology for R&D, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and military markets around the globe. EO is the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Customers can purchase items by contacting EO at 1-800-363-1992, via the catalog, or via the website at www.edmundoptics.com

About Schneider Optics:

The Schneider-Group, founded in 1913 in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, is a worldwide market leader in high-quality lenses for industrial applications, photographic lenses, optical filters, cinema projection lenses and optical accessories. In total, Schneider has manufactured more than 15 million lenses and has created thousands of optical designs. The Schneider-Group has 550 employees worldwide.

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Edmund Optics® Inc.
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