Machine Vision Optics Suppliers

There are an enormous range of optics available for cameras. Optics encompass everything from simple mirrors and prisms to telecentric lenses and trinocular microscopes. Obviously, with the range of products available, there is much to feature here; below are just a few.

Edmund Optics

A division of Edmund Scientific, this site has a smattering of just about every optical product out there including cameras, microscopes, lights, and even vision systems. They have an excellent, knowledgable staff and can be of great assistance with most optics suggestions.

Melles Griot

Melles Griot is more of a optical laboratory supplier, but has a pretty broad array of vision products. They have a good staff that can help users to select optics and lighting for their applications.

Keystone Automation, Inc.

Keystone is really more of a local supply company, but I use them quite a bit — especially when I am looking for hard-to-find items like lenses for Line Scan Cameras or special lighting.

Midwest Optical Systems, Inc.

Midwest Optical Systems is a manufacturer of various bandpass filters. These filters are especially useful for blocking out unwanted light. They also are great for highlighting various material differences and are relatively inexpensive.

Moritex

Moritex is a European lens manufacturer as well as a lighting manufacturer.