Industry Links
Edmund Optics
Edmund Optics is the exclusive U.S.-sourced catalog distributor for Infinity products.
Vision Research
Vision Research manufactures the High-Speed Phantom Cameras. Representing the state of the art, Phantom Cameras are used extensively with Infinity’s K-Series Long-Distance Microscopes.
Fastec Imaging
Fastec Imaging designs and manufactures HD and 5MP IL5 high-speed cameras for laboratory use as well as the popular hand-held TS5, which is a staple for field use. New in 2020, the HS line offers higher performance with enhanced workflow. As an Infinity OEM systems integrator, Fastec incorporates Infinity instruments/lenses into their unique imaging systems.
MSE Optical Systems
MSE specializes in systems integration of laser diode, electro-optic, and instrumentation system design. Mark Stangl of MSE, is one of Infinity’s consultants. Infinity has partnered with MSE to provide custom software/system integration with Infinity instruments.
Buyer’s Guides & Directories
Photonics Media
Worldwide coverage of the Photonics Industry: Optics, Lasers, Electro-Optics, Imaging, Bio-Technology and Optical Computing. Buyers Guide, Corporate Guide.
Research & Development World
R & D World allows readers to search for thousands of suppliers of laboratory products, equipment, and systems. Infinity Photo-Optical is the proud recipient of three R & D 100 Awards.
Vision Systems Design Magazine
Vision Systems Design is a monthly magazine for engineers and engineering managers who research, design, develop, manufacture, and integrate components and subsystems for machine-vision systems and image-processing and analysis. The magazine covers the leading edge of the development and applications of vision and imaging systems.
Societies
AIA – Automated Imaging Association
The only trade association in North America organized specifically to serve machine vision suppliers and users.
SPIE — The International Society for Optics and Photonics
An international technical society dedicated to advancing engineering, scientific, and commercial applications of optical, photonic, imaging, electronic, and opto-electronic technologies.
Technical Links — Imaging Software, Optical Standards, etc.
Cognex
All of Cognex’s software is free! Cognex’s FrameWork for machine vision, provides algorithms and functionality found only on high end vision systems—like Ethernet communications, Active X controls, scripting, and OCR. Cognex is also an Infinity OEM/Specialty Dealer.
Graftek Imaging, Inc.
Image processing software for Windows. Graftek has a great set of imaging tools which integrate well with Infinity instruments. In addition, Graftek is an Infinity dealer.
National Instruments LabVIEW
Infinity has partnered with MSE Optical Systems, for custom integration of LabVIEW software with Infinity instruments.
HeliconSoft
3D software for stacking images.
Zerene Systems
Zerene Stacker 3D software for stacking images.
NIH: National Institutes of Health — Measurement Software
Imaging Software; Image for Windows
Optical Standards
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
Compound Microscopes
Often, people look at their lab scope, see “infinity” on its objectives (which only indicates the optical correction) and think to call us. We don’t make or supply laboratory or clinical microscopes as such. But, we know of two companies which are outstanding for their service and quality staff:
Martin Microscope Company
207 South Pendleton Street
Easley, SC 29640
(864) 242 – 3424
I Miller Microscopes
325 Bustleton Pike
Featsville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 925 – 2285