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Knowledge Hub


Explore our comprehensive collection of technical information that provides valuable guidance and expertise to drive your projects and initiatives. Whether you're looking for in-depth analysis, practical tutorials, or expert perspectives, our Knowledge Hub is your gateway to unlocking the knowledge you need to succeed. Learn about a wide range of topics related to lenses, optical filters, optical systems and cutting-edge technology. From understanding the intricacies of lens design to delving into the latest advances in optical engineering. Please use the search bar below to find topics and more information.

17.02.2025 | General

Accurate Unit Conversion in Machine Vision


Learn why precise unit conversion is crucial for machine vision applications. Discover key metric and imperial unit conversions to optimize lens selection, sensor calibration, and image processing for industrial automation.

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01.08.2024 | General

Optics for pharmaceutical and medical imaging applications


For pharmaceutical and medical imaging applications there are unique challenges for optics and lens manufacturers. Starting from product lifecycles to DIN ISO Norms.

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Traffic and rail


The use of machine vision in the transport and railway industry is used to increase the safety and efficiency of transport, to automatically monitor railway processes and to ensure the quality of railway vehicles. Intelligent traffic systems use image processing technology to classify vehicles and automatically recognize vehicle registration plates This technology is often used in applications such as speed monitoring, electronic toll collection and automated parking systems.

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09.09.2023 | Lenses

Read an optical data sheet


Learn how to interpret critical parameters. By mastering the skill of analyzing lens data sheets, you can confidently assess lenses to ensure they meet your specific requirements.

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08.03.2024 | General

Guide to cleaning and handling optical filters and lenses


Learn the best practices for cleaning and handling optical filters and lenses to ensure their optimal performance and longevity. Expert tips for maintenance included.

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01.03.2024 | Lenses

Renaming - read our new lens names


It is essential for our customers to understand how to effectively read and use lens specifications to make informed decisions in industrial imaging applications.

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09.09.2023 | General

Optical-physical Effects


Explore aspects of how light interacts with different surfaces. We offer insights into the phenomena that occur when light strikes materials, such as fluorescence, reflection, remission, absorption, and polarization. Learn about the importance of light to our perception and imaging.

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09.09.2023 | General

Light, Color, Filter


The text presents an overview of electromagnetic radiation, covering its various forms from radio waves to gamma rays and how they follow consistent laws despite differences in perception. It discusses the nature of light, color perception, and the practical applications of understanding color temperature. Overall, it emphasizes the significance of these concepts across different fields, from technology to human perception.

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09.09.2023 | General

Patents


Since its foundation in 1913, Schneider-Kreuznach has acquired many German and international patents in the field of precision mechanics/optics based on its core competencies. This has resulted in many brands such as Xenon, Symmar, Xenoplan, Variogon, Cinelux, etc.

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09.09.2023 | General

Manufacturing dates of our lenses


The following chart is intended to help you establish the age of your Schneider-Kreuznach lens. Simply locate your lens's serial number in the chart below, and you can find out approximately how old it is.

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09.09.2023 | General

Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)


The modulation transfer function (MTF) is a parameter for assessing the performance of a lens. Find out how it works.

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09.09.2023 | General

Natural light sources


Find out how natural light affects your shots, how daylight is made up of sunlight and diffuse light and how the color temperature changes depending on the location and conditions. The text describes the characteristics of sunlight, moonlight and artificial light and the challenges of taking pictures under these conditions.

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18.04.2024 | General

Basic knowledge optics


We explain the basics of optics and our products to students and interested people with little previous knowledge.

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