Optem FUSION Series Optical Lenses
| Brand | Excelitas Technologies |
|---|---|
| Origin | USA |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Import Status | Imported |
| Model | FUSION |
| Component Category | Optical Element |
Overview
The Optem FUSION Series Optical Lenses are precision-engineered modular lens systems developed by Excelitas Technologies, a U.S.-based leader in advanced photonics and optical component design. Designed for integration into custom optical platforms—including video microscopy, machine vision, biomedical imaging, and industrial inspection systems—the FUSION series leverages a patented mechanical coupling architecture that enables rapid reconfiguration of focal length, magnification, working distance, and depth of field without recalibration or realignment. Unlike fixed-focus or conventional zoom optics, the FUSION platform operates on a kinematic mount principle, where discrete optical modules (e.g., objective adapters, telecentric extenders, relay lenses, and aperture tuners) interlock with micron-level repeatability. This architecture supports both collimated and convergent beam paths and is optimized for wavelengths spanning 350–1100 nm—covering UV-VIS-NIR spectral regions critical for fluorescence, reflectance, and multispectral applications.
Key Features
- Modular optical design with standardized M32×0.75 and SM1 (1.035″-40) threading interfaces for seamless integration with industry-standard optomechanics.
- Interchangeable magnification modules ranging from 0.5× to 10×, enabling system-level scaling without compromising resolution or distortion control.
- Engineered for high transmission efficiency (>92% per surface with broadband anti-reflection coatings optimized for 400–1000 nm).
- Thermally stable housing constructed from anodized aluminum alloy with CTE-matched lens cell assemblies to minimize focus drift across ambient temperature variations (±0.5 µm/°C typical axial shift).
- Compatible with C-mount, F-mount, and proprietary OEM sensor interfaces; includes optional motorized focus and iris actuation kits for automated inspection workflows.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The FUSION series supports direct coupling to monochrome and color CMOS/CCD sensors with pixel pitches from 2.2 µm to 5.5 µm and active formats up to 4/3” (17.6 × 13.2 mm). It accommodates sample geometries requiring working distances from 12 mm to 250 mm, making it suitable for both macro-scale PCB inspection and micro-scale histological slide scanning. All optical elements comply with ISO 10110-7 surface quality standards (scratch-dig 20–10), and lens barrels meet RoHS 2011/65/EU and REACH (EC 1907/2006) material restrictions. While not certified as medical devices under FDA 21 CFR Part 820, the series is routinely deployed in GLP-compliant laboratories for method development and analytical validation where traceable optical performance documentation is required.
Software & Data Management
Although the FUSION lenses themselves are passive optical components, their modularity facilitates deterministic calibration workflows when paired with supported imaging software environments—including HALCON, OpenCV-based custom pipelines, and National Instruments Vision Builder AI. Excelitas provides downloadable MTF, distortion, and lateral chromatic aberration characterization reports for each standard module configuration. For OEM integrators, SDK-compatible metadata templates are available to embed lens identity, configuration state, and alignment history into image headers (TIFF/EXIF/XMP), supporting audit-ready data provenance in regulated environments such as ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing labs.
Applications
- Real-time video microscopy for live-cell imaging and dynamic particle tracking, especially when combined with high-speed sCMOS cameras and LED illumination engines.
- Automated optical inspection (AOI) in semiconductor packaging, where telecentric FUSION configurations ensure measurement invariance across wafer topography.
- Custom endoscopic and borescope systems requiring compact, reconfigurable relay optics with minimal vignetting at f/2.8–f/5.6 apertures.
- Teaching laboratories utilizing modular optics kits to demonstrate paraxial ray tracing, Gaussian beam propagation, and depth-of-field tradeoffs experimentally.
- Integration into laser-based metrology setups—including structured light profilometry and confocal line-scan architectures—where precise conjugate plane positioning is essential.
FAQ
Are FUSION lenses compatible with third-party camera adapters?
Yes—standard C-mount and T-thread variants are supplied with mechanical and optical back focal length specifications aligned to ANSI/ISO 10867-2018, ensuring interoperability with commercially available adapter rings and flange-depth compensation spacers.
Can I mix FUSION modules from different production lots?
Yes—the kinematic interface tolerances are maintained within ±1.5 µm positional repeatability across all production batches, and Excelitas provides serialized calibration certificates documenting axial and radial alignment offsets for traceable system assembly.
Is there a warranty or service program for OEM integrators?
Excelitas offers a 24-month limited warranty covering material and workmanship defects; extended calibration and refurbishment services are available through authorized distribution partners under contractual SLA agreements.
Do FUSION lenses support polarization-sensitive applications?
Standard configurations use stress-free optical cementing and low-birefringence substrates (e.g., fused silica, BK7, and CaF₂); custom polarization-maintaining versions with defined fast/slow axes can be engineered upon request.
How does thermal drift affect long-duration imaging sessions?
The aluminum-magnesium alloy housing and matched glass mounts reduce focus shift to <0.002 mm over a 10°C ambient change; for sub-micron stability requirements, optional Peltier-stabilized lens housings are available.
