Mitutoyo

TAGLENS – Varifocal Lens

Ultra-deep-focus eliminates the most important conventional lens limitation.

In optical inspection of three-dimensional targets the complicating factors of variable distance and inclination, movement and multiple reflections inevitably result in some surfaces being out of focus in every image captured, which has always been the major issue with conventional lenses.

But now the revolutionary TAGLENS enables a completely in-focus image of the target to be captured instantaneously. This ground-breaking ultra-deep-focus capability has the potential to improve efficiency and productivity and so dramatically reduce the cost of using optical inspection methods.


Feature


  • Obtain a fully focused image in real time by scanning a range of focal lengths at high speed. TAGLENS does not require mechanical power to scan and is characterized by its ability to provide images at all focal lengths without stress, and at the desired magnification and resolution.
  • TAGLENS does not require mechanical autofocus. TAGLENS reduces the time spent on autofocus, which contributes to improving the data processing speed of inspection equipment.
  • Until now, capturing objects with different heights and depths was possible by taking multiple shots while moving the camera vertically (Z-axis movement). In contrast, TAGLENS can focus on objects with multiple heights and depths simultaneously, and can be used to great effect on production lines where products are in motion.