TECH FOCUS: OPTICS FOR IMAGING
Picture perfect
A look at the current market for optics and lenses for imaging and some of the latest products available
Knight Optical FEATURED PRODUCT O
Given the diverse range of industries tapping into the capabilities of imaging and the ongoing advancements in this domain, Knight Optical, a leading provider of metrology-tested optical components, has witnessed a significant uptick in the request for optics designed for imaging technology. Across sectors like healthcare, manufactur- ing, food and beverage, numerous industries have embraced imaging to augment their processes, encompassing a spectrum of choices, including thermal, medical, and food processing imaging, for example. Through collaborations with prominent imaging companies world- wide, Knight Optical has earned its reputation as a reliable supplier of premium-quality optics designed for these cutting-edge systems.
Especially favoured among its imaging clientele are: • Optical Domes • Windows • Germanium Optics • Beamsplitters • Lenses • Prisms.
When you place an order with Knight Optical, you can have full con- fidence that your optics will undergo stringent metrology and quality assurance testing procedures to guarantee their suitability for their intended purpose.
Further information
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ptics or lenses are an essential component of any imaging system in
order to focus the image of the examined object onto the camera sensor. They can be used to remove parallax or perspective error, or provide adjustable magnifications, field of views, or focal lengths. Lenses continue to
evolve in order to be able to accommodate the changing needs of imaging systems for a variety of applications and use cases, with consumer electronics driving demand for video capture. Other important markets include automotive, medical, security and manufacturing, with sensors being developed in different sizes and designs. This demand is driving
growth in the lens market, according to figures from market intelligence and
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advisory firm, Mordor Intelligence, which cited the value of the global camera lens market at $4.28bn in 2020. This is expected to reach $6.19bn by 2026, registering a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 per cent during the forecast period (2022 to 2026). The report, (2021-2026), highlighted that technological improvements such as image stabilisation, faster processors for digital cameras, and an increase in storage device capacity and speed, have provided a push for the market to evolve. Smartphones currently comprise a significant share of this market, which is expected to continue.
This is because of the
smartphone’s evolution to become a device similar to a dual primary camera set-up. Some manufacturers have even integrated triple, quad or
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