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Designed for modularity and flexibility, Edmund Optics' TECHSPEC Optical Cage System components are high precision alternatives to complex optical alignment systems.

This is a quick video demonstration of integrating an optical cage system interchangeable optical mount and side access mounting plate using #85-717 and #85-641.

Optical Windows provide protection between an optical system or sensitive electronics and an outside environment.

Join Chris Williams as he briefly explains the basics of how to align a laser system onto a target.

Mirrors are commonly used to fold or compact an optical system.

Learn how to assemble a microscope system using the award-winning Edmund Optics 120i Plan APO Infinity Corrected Objectives.

E-Series Kinematic Optical Mounts provide high value and essential features for applications including lab use, prototyping, and system integration

Join our Edmund Optics’ optical engineers to discover the exciting field of optics, including what optical engineers do and how optics shape the world

Optical Filters are used to selectively transmit or block certain wavelengths or wavelength ranges within optical systems.

When doing basic imaging, how do you determine the magnification an optical lens will provide?

Edmund Optics offers a variety of kinematic, bar-type, translating, ring, and modular mounting components.

Large Diameter Gimbal Optical Mounts available from Edmund Optics are used to integrate large precision optical components, such as mirrors, into OEM and benchtop systems.

This is a quick demonstration of integrating a four-rod insertion plate with a sample cage system using #85-643.

Although a common misconception, individual optical lenses do not always form an image when the object plane is placed a focal length away from the lens.

Easily add and remove optical filters from any cage system setup after viewing this quick demonstration of integrating a filter holder plate and interchangeable filter holder using #86-018 and #85-649.

Confused about the differences between traditional-coated and hard-coated optical filters?

Many laser applications are prone to specular reflections back into the source, causing overheating and decreased stability and lifetime.

Collimated light occurs when light rays travel parallel to each other.

Free-space optical (FSO) communications transmit information wirelessly through the air using lasers with improved bandwidth. Learn more!

Quick demonstration with step-by-setup instructions for building an optical cage system swivel joint assembly.

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Join Stephan Briggs, Biomedical Engineer at Edmund Optics, as he discusses critical system requirements to communicate

Optical coatings are composed of thin-film layers used to enhance transmission or reflection properties within an optical system.

The Future Depends on Optics®

Learn how to specify imaging system components.

What is an aspheric lens? In what applications are aspheric lenses used?

Learn about high-precision diffraction gratings from Richardson Gratings available in-stock and ready for immediate shipping from Edmund Optics.

Polarizers are used in a wide range of imaging and research and development applications.