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Latest version: MachVis 3.6.1
Simple, easy to use, powerful lens calculator for LINOS Photonics Machine Vision lenses [Rodagon, Rogonar, MeVis-C & Inspec.x lens families]. Free software!
Given your key object distance and size parameters, MachVis will show all lenses meeting those parameters. For each lens, MachVis will display all the auxiliary equipment needed to fit the lens to your camera at the correct spatial location for best performance.
Includes schematic of lens flange focal distance, working distance, object/image heights etc, diagram of complete system, ability to save, load & printout projects and view PDF’s of the lenses with engineering & MTF data & PDF’s of accessories plus Solid models of the lenses and accessories all ready to import into your CAD package.
BTW, if you want to see what industry experts say about MachVis then look here and here.
Screencasts [video clips]
| Clip 1 | Over view of the MachVis purpose and interface |
| Clip 2 | How to enter your optical requirements into MachVis |
| Clip 3 | Latest features including camera data files [v3.0] |
| Clip 4 | Latest features [v3.5] including 3D or solid models in Step or Parasolid format |
Version history
| MachVis 3.6.1April 28, 2010 | - 2 new lenses - the Rodagon F 40 and the Rodagon F 60. Both are f/4 and are designed for magnification between -0.5 and 0 [infinity] |
| MachVis 3.5.1October 30, 2009 | - calculation speed increase by 10-20x |
| MachVis 3.0.1August 14, 2009 | - ported to .NET for future compatiblity |
| MachVis v2.0.2-2.0.5May 01, 2009 | Version 2.0.2 Version 2.0.3: Version 2.0.4: Version 2.0.5: |
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