Melles Griot specializes in the design and manufacture of integrated vision modules, the "front end" of machine vision systems. Integrated vision modules include the lighting, the lens, and the camera. The lighting is designed to highlight those features that are important to the measurement, while minimizing distracting artifacts. The lens must be capable of providing an accurate image of the critical features. The camera electronically records the images.

The image is the only source of information for the machine vision system and software often cannot correct for poor image quality. Therefore, the quality of the image (and the resulting accuracy of the measurement) is determined by the appropriate choice of optics. Melles Griot, a leader in optics technology for three decades and a center of excellence for machine vision, understands the precision and accuracy required for the most critical components of vision systems.

Our machine vision design and manufacturing facilities include a complete state-of-the-art design center using the latest optical design software and manufacturing techniques. Our fabrication shop includes all of the equipment needed to prototype and manufacture custom optics and optical assemblies, including computer-controlled optical machining stations, state-of-the art assembly stations, and extensive test capabilities. But our most important asset is our people, with years of experience in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge optical assemblies for medical, military, reprographic, and OEM applications.

At Melles Griot, we look at every aspect of your machine vision application and design an optical system that meets or exceeds all of the requirements at a competitive price.