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Engineering and technical resources to aid in the development, design, and manufacturing of precision optical components and lens assemblies.
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Acylinders vs. Cylinders
Optical lenses are transparent materials used to refract light waves and control light beams. Two common types of optical lenses include cylinder lenses and acylinder lenses, and which one you…read more
Planning an Optical Assembly? Here’s What to Consider When Looking for a Solutions Provider
Optical assemblies play a critical role in the function of optical systems. As a result, they must be designed and…read more
Applications of Cylindrical Lenses Across Different Industries
An optical lens is a transparent glass material used to bend (refract) light waves and is used to guide, control, and focus light beams. They are designed and manufactured…read more
Spherical vs. Aspheric Lenses: How They’re Used in Imaging Applications
The following article focuses on spherical and aspherical lenses, outlining their distinct properties, key benefits, and typical applications. Spherical Lenses Spherical lenses—also sometimes referred to as singlets—are optical lenses that…read more
The Impact of Optics in Life Science and Medical Markets
Equipment like optical microscopes, fluorescence readers and internal optical scopes are used across a wide variety of end test applications….read more
How to Save Time (and Money) When Specifying Optical Glass
The glass types selected for an optical component or system can have a noticeable impact on price, lead time (both…read more
Taking The Lead
Challenge: A global company that builds world-class products for scanning solutions discovered a problem after moving a product from the…read more
Troubleshooting a Challenging Performance Issue
Challenge: JML Optical was contracted to make in high volumes a customer-designed, precision optical assembly for an FDA-regulated medical device….read more
Design Hits New Performance Heights
Challenge: An international aerial imaging company approached JML with a new lens assembly concept that required design and fabrication expertise….read more