Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has started the release of "TECHSPEC Precision UV Mirrors" through its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd. These mirrors offer two coating options for deep ultraviolet (DUV) and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV). They are ideal for use with various light sources sold for commercial purposes and are perfect for diverse optical setups for UV light reflection, including fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopic analysis. There are a total of six types available, with diameters of 12.5nm, 25nm, and 50nm for each reflective enhanced aluminum coating. We will supply them to our customers with a short lead time.

Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has started the release of the Lumedica OCT Imaging System (OQ LabScope) through its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd. This OCT imaging system offers competitive pricing and short delivery times while providing resolution, frame rates, and output specifications comparable to expensive systems. Using a laser that oscillates at a central wavelength of 840nm, this tabletop device is suitable for inspections at a depth of 2.8mm in air and up to 2mm in tissue. It is an ideal tool for users of any experience level, making it a suitable option for biological sample imaging, sample characterization, and OCT education.

Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has started the release of the "TECHSPEC DA YAG Laser Beam Expander" through its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd. This compact beam expander is designed for demanding laser applications, including material processing, medical use, and research, making it suitable for both individual purchases and large-scale implementations. Equipped with a focus adjustment mechanism for the output beam, it compensates for the divergence of the input beam, while the use of synthetic quartz lenses provides excellent optical performance and temperature stability.

Edmund Optics Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Edmund Optics (EO) in the United States, has announced that it will change the name of its imaging filter products to "TECHSPEC Machine Vision Filters" and will begin selling them anew. Previously called "TECHSPEC Imaging Filters," these highly durable filters have been renamed "TECHSPEC Machine Vision Filters" to focus on their use with EO's machine vision cameras and lenses. Designed for the most demanding machine vision and imaging applications, these filters maximize compatibility by transmitting or blocking specific UV, visible, or IR wavelengths and accommodating extremely wide incident angles.

Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has launched a new kit that includes essential components for the establishment of new labs or for replenishment, through its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd. The "Lab Starter Kit" features both inch-threaded and metric-threaded base fixed versions, consisting of useful and essential products for any lab, ranging from optics to light detectors, as well as cleaning supplies and tool components. The "Lab Essential Kit" is made up of many components that are frequently consumed or tend to be lost over time in optical labs. Both products are available for immediate shipment due to our stock sales system, allowing for quick delivery.

Edmund Optics has acquired ITOS GmbH, based in Mainz, Germany, to collaborate for global growth. ITOS-Gesellschaft für Technische Optik GmbH has been manufacturing optical components, including filters and polarizing elements, since 1993. With 24 employees and over 700 customers, the company has achieved success and is an ideal fit to complement Edmund Optics' existing product portfolio. After making an equity investment in early 2017, the acquisition will be completed by January 1, 2018, and ITOS GmbH will become a 100% subsidiary of our company as of January 1, 2018, taking on the role of "ITOS - A Division of Edmund Optics."

Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has launched a precision mirror with a shape error of λ /8 RMS and a surface roughness of less than 50Å RMS through its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd. The "50Å Non-Axis Parabolic Mirror" is designed to reflect and focus collimated light at a specified angle with minimal scattering loss. It employs a unique process to reduce light scattering in the UV and visible regions, and it undergoes visual inspection using a HeNe laser to ensure low scattering. The substrate is made of 6061-T6 aluminum, featuring superior surface roughness (<50Å RMS) and shape error (λ /8) compared to standard non-axis parabolic mirrors. This product is suitable for use in optical testing systems such as focusing, collimation, beam expansion, or MTF test benches. Additionally, it is available for immediate stock sale, allowing for quick delivery to customers.

May 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the US company Edmund Optics, announced that it has entered into a sales channel partnership with Etaluma. As a result, a wider range of researchers and educators will be able to utilize Etaluma's next-generation LS inverted microscopes. Currently, Etaluma's entry-level "LS560 green fluorescence microscope" and "LS460 monochrome brightfield microscope" are available for purchase on the Edmund Optics website and catalog.

In May 2018 (Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo) – The Japanese subsidiary of Edmund Optics, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., began the release of the TECHSPEC λ/20 synthetic quartz right-angle prism. This highly versatile UVFS (UV synthetic quartz) prism is designed with precise specifications for most demanding applications. The prism is suitable for beam steering, retroreflection, and other applications where low wavefront aberration is critical for system performance. The UV synthetic quartz substrate exhibits low thermal expansion coefficient and excellent transmission characteristics from UV to NIR.

May 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the U.S. company Edmund Optics (EO), has launched the TECHSPEC Durable Blue Series M12 μ-Video Lens. This highly versatile lens features a high-resolution design optimized for machine vision applications. It is suitable for calibrated imaging applications such as measurement, gauging, 3D vision, robotics, sensing, autonomous driving technology, and object tracking.

In May 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – The Japanese subsidiary of Edmund Optics (EO), Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., began the launch of the TECHSPEC Ultra-Compact Objective Lens Assembly. This microscope assembly features the smallest objective lens among Edmund Optics products and is considered the shortest and most compact product for objective lenses with equivalent working distance, magnification, and resolution. This objective lens allows for easy changes to different magnifications through the use of various extension tubes. The numerical aperture (NA) and working distance can also be adjusted by modifying the optical system within the objective lens.

Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has started the release of the "TECHSPEC DA (Divergence Adjustable) Broadband Laser Beam Expander" through its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd. This compact beam expander is optimized for a wide range of wavelengths to provide maximum flexibility, making it suitable for demanding tunable laser sources. The product features a design wavelength of 1940nm that complements lasers with wavelengths ranging from 1900 to 2100nm. Its unique absorption performance and ability to make very small and precise cuts with minimal localized heating of both biological tissues and plastics make it ideal for high-precision applications, including medical surgeries and plastic processing.

Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has started the release of the "TECHSPEC Monolithic Structure Reflective Beam Expander (Mark I)" through its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd. This product adopts an all-reflective design and achieves a wavefront accuracy of λ/10 for precise broadband performance, accommodating ultraviolet, visible, and infrared applications from 250 nm to 10 μm. It is suitable for applications requiring broadband or multi-wavelength beam expansion. With a full inventory sales system, we can supply our customers with short lead times.

Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has launched its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., which has begun the release of the "TECHSPEC UCi Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses." These lenses are the Ultra-Compact Instrumentation (UCi) version of the UC Series fixed focal length lenses, designed for use in space-constrained applications while utilizing the same optical elements. They are suitable for OEM applications that require compact, robust, and lightweight imaging tools. The product achieves 4K resolution and is designed for small pixel sizes of less than 2.2μm, with a wide range of fixed aperture options available to accommodate various applications. It is suitable for use with M12x0.5S mount cameras. There are 21 models in the lineup, with focal lengths available in 4mm, 6mm, or 12mm. The working distances are available in three options: 0mm, 50mm, and 100mm. Additionally, each lens is equipped with an anti-reflective coating of MgF2 that maximizes transmission in the 400-700nm range. The products comply with RoHS directives and are available for immediate stock sales, ensuring short delivery times for customers.

Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has started the release of the TECHSPEC Nd:YAG Laser Line λ/20 Synthetic Quartz Right Angle Prism through its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd. This prism can be used for a wide range of applications and features an anti-reflective coating with a high damage threshold for lasers, ensuring precise flatness. Wavefront distortion is minimized, making it suitable for various beam steering applications. It is manufactured by EO and is available as a standard product, but custom orders are also accommodated.

In July 2018 (Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo), the Japanese subsidiary of Edmund Optics (EO), Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., announced the introduction of single-point diamond turning processing for the manufacturing of high-precision optical components at EO. This manufacturing technology utilizes machines such as lathes equipped with tool bits that have diamond chips to process precision elements. By using this ultra-precision machining, it is possible to create surface shapes with an accuracy of less than a few nanometers.

In August 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – The Japanese subsidiary of Edmund Optics (EO), Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., has begun the release of the TECHSPEC HPi (High Performance Instrumentation) series for imaging applications embedded in equipment, and the TECHSPEC HPr (High Performance Ruggedized) series of lenses designed for stabilization purposes and enhanced durability. These two new series combine robust and durable mechanics with high-resolution optics.

In August 2018 (Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo) - The Japanese subsidiary of Edmund Optics (EO), Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., has added a new coating to the TECHSPEC synthetic quartz wedge prism. This prism features a highly versatile design that can be widely used for beam steering applications using Nd:YAG lasers.

October 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics® (EO), the U.S. subsidiary in Japan, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., has started selling the TECHSPEC® Hard Coated OD 4, 5nm Bandpass Filter. This filter offers high versatility and provides the high transmission and high blocking performance necessary for narrowband spectral separation, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. 【Features】 ■ Available center wavelengths from 266nm to 1064nm ■ Steep slope characteristics from the transmission band to the blocking band *For more details, please refer to the page below or feel free to contact us.

October 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics® (EO) Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the U.S. company Edmund Optics, has added new coatings and sizes to its TECHSPEC® Nd:YAG laser mirrors. These laser line mirrors are suitable for a wide range of applications and feature high reflectivity, surface quality, and precision required for demanding Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF laser applications. They are suitable for use with high-power beams up to the fourth harmonic at a wavelength of 266nm and for beam steering applications. *For more details, please refer to the page below or feel free to contact us.*

November 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics® (EO) Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the U.S. company Edmund Optics, has begun the release of the MercuryTL liquid lens telecentric lens. This lens combines the imaging performance of telecentric lenses with the flexibility of liquid lenses, making it suitable for a variety of applications. It is particularly well-suited for applications such as gauging, measurement, and positioning, where quick adjustments to depth of field are necessary. 【Features】 ■ Achieves rapid autofocus through the implementation of liquid lenses ■ Adds the flexibility of liquid lenses to the imaging performance of telecentric lenses ■ Maintains telecentricity within the working distance range *For more details, please refer to the detailed page below or feel free to contact us.

November 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics® (EO), the U.S. subsidiary in Japan, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., has added a new 25.4mm diameter to its TECHSPEC® laser-grade plano-convex lenses. The laser-grade plano-convex lenses are designed for a wide range of applications using high-energy Nd:YAG lasers, such as cutting, machining, and welding, and feature high surface quality and flatness. 【Features】 ■ Surface quality of 10-5 ■ Various AR coating options with high laser damage thresholds available *For more details, please refer to the page below or feel free to contact us.

November 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics® (EO) of the United States has launched its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan, Inc., which has begun the release of flat mirrors for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) applications. These mirrors are designed with precision-polished multilayer coatings to achieve maximum reflectivity at the designed wavelength and angle of incidence (AOI). They are suitable for beam steering of EUV radiation and harmonic separation. 【Features】 ■ Maximum reflectivity at 13.5nm ■ Ideal for CDI and materials science research *For more details, please refer to the page below or feel free to contact us.

December 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – The U.S. company Edmund Optics (EO) has started the release of its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., the TECHSPEC Nd:YAG Harmonic Separator. This harmonic separator (beam splitter) is used for the separation of harmonics common to Nd:YAG lasers. It is a precision mirror designed for a wide range of demanding applications of Nd:YAG lasers. 【Features】 ■ Used for separating Nd:YAG harmonics ■ Beam splitter coating that achieves over 95% transmission ■ Substrate made of synthetic quartz with λ/10 flatness *For more details, please refer to the detailed page below or feel free to contact us.

December 2018 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics (EO) of the United States has launched its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., which has begun the release of the TECHSPEC λ/10 Laser Coated Laser Windows. The laser line windows are ideal for protecting optical and electronic components in high-power laser applications. This precision window achieves environmental performance against humidity and debris while maintaining high transmittance and minimal wavefront distortion. 【Features】 ■ Surface quality of 10-5 ■ Guaranteed damage threshold at design wavelength ■ Available in diameters from 12.7 to 50.8 mm *For more details, please refer to the page below or feel free to contact us.

April 2019 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics (EO), the Japanese subsidiary of the U.S. company Edmund Optics, announced a collaboration with II-VI to supply optical components made of zinc selenide (ZnSe) with short lead times. EO currently offers new products including zinc selenide (ZnSe) plano-convex lenses, zinc selenide (ZnSe) aspheric lenses, beam expanders for CO2 lasers, and lens stress analyzers. This collaboration has made it easier than ever to procure optical components for infrared (IR) applications throughout the design, prototyping, and production project cycle. *For more details, please refer to the press release materials.

May 2019 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics® (EO) Japan, a subsidiary of Edmund Optics, Inc., has started selling the TECHSPEC® Multi-Element Tube System. This TECHSPEC® Multi-Element Tube System is highly versatile and offers unprecedented adaptability through the use of combinable components. It is suitable for prototyping and creating unique optical designs. 【Contact Information】 Edmund Optics Japan, Inc. Tel: 03-3944-6210 Fax: 03-3944-6211 e-mail: sales@edmundoptics.jp Company URL: https://www.edmundoptics.jp/ *For inquiries regarding this product, please feel free to contact the above office.

July 2019 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics (EO) Japan, a subsidiary of Edmund Optics, has started selling a new laser-grade aspheric lens with a non-spherical tolerance of λ/40 RMS. This product is precisely polished using a magnetorheological finishing (MRF) machine that selectively removes material with advanced reproducibility and control. This polishing method enables diffraction-limited performance and achieves an excellent Strehl ratio of >0.8 at the design wavelength of Nd:YAG. 【Features】 ■ Extremely smooth optical surface ■ Suitable for high-precision laser focusing applications ■ Achieves an excellent Strehl ratio of >0.8 at the design wavelength of Nd:YAG ■ Utilizes high-performance laser single-wavelength V-coating with reflectance of less than 0.25% at each design wavelength ■ Made with synthetic quartz substrate ■ Standard inch sizes in F2 design lineup *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

October 2019 (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) – Edmund Optics (EO) announced that its Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., has become the exclusive online sales site for laser beam shapers manufactured by Germany's AdlOptica. This laser beam shaper converts Gaussian beam profiles into flat-top or Airy disk profiles with nearly 100% efficiency. EO will stock this product as a standard item. 【Features】 AdlOptica n Shaper Flat-Top Beam Shaper ■ Converts Gaussian beam profiles to flat-top ■ Nearly 100% efficiency ■ Eliminates internal focusing mechanism, allowing for higher power laser input AdlOptica Focal-n Shaper Flat-Top Beam Shaper ■ Shapes Gaussian beams into Airy disk profiles ■ Outputs either flat-top or donut-shaped beam profiles ■ Nearly 100% efficiency *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

In November 2019, Edmund Optics' Japanese subsidiary, Edmund Optics Japan Co., Ltd., began selling two new products: the "Color Glass Diffuser (Diffusion Plate)" and the "TECHSPEC Low GDD Ultra-Short Pulse Laser Mirror." The "Color Glass Diffuser" uses a color glass filter substrate manufactured by SCHOTT and features a sandblasted surface on one side with #120 grit to create a light scattering surface. The "TECHSPEC Low GDD Ultra-Short Pulse Laser Mirror" is designed for beam steering applications using ultra-short pulse lasers, providing high reflectivity at a 45° incident angle. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*