Press Releases

Zeiss has released details of the first type of NEW super high performance lens family Otus. The lens will be available in February 2014. It will be a 1.4/55 for F-Mount. Other types will follow.

This lens family will be a change of paradigm for 43mm F-Mount.

The contrast at F-stop 1.4 is far better than every other standard lens with large aperture. This lens will give you finally the possibility run fast imaging with the highest contrast also to the last pixel.

Watch the video outlining the performance of the New Otus lens.

For further information and assistance, email [email protected] or telephone 01582 764334.

Baumer introduce S-Mount kits for the MX series:

For further information and assistance, email [email protected] or telephone 01582 764334.

Lambda Photometrics Ltd are pleased to announce that they have entered in to a non-exclusive Distribution Agreement with APEX Technologies of Marcoussis, France to sell their range of high performance Optical Spectrum Analysers, and Optical Linear Sampling Oscilloscope in the UK and Eire.

The APEX product line includes:

• Ultra High Resolution Optical Spectrum Analyser,
• Optical Complex Spectrum Analyser,
• Optical Linear Sampling Oscilloscope,
• Optical MultiTest Platform.

For further information and assistance, please contact Adrian Harrison on 01582 764334 or send an email to [email protected].

Lambda Photometrics Ltd is a leading UK Distributor for Laser and Light based products in areas including Optics, Electro-optic Testing, Spectroscopy, Machine Vision, Optical Metrology, Instrumentation, Microscopy and Pulsed Xenon Light Systems.

12 May 2005  

Applications requiring a quick, accurate and cost effective means of melting point and temperature range determination need the latest in Image Processing Technology from Stanford Research.

OptiMelt can determine the temperature range, onset, single and clear points for chemical substances at up to 400ºC with high precision. Novel imaging technology provides a dramatic improvement over its nearest competitors.

Previous technology relied on optical absorption or reflection techniques which in some instances gave inaccurate results that were difficult to re-produce.

OptiMelt's built-in digital camera continuously captures real-time images of the samples and uses digital image processing techniques to determine phase transitions.

The instrument is very easy to operate, with start temperature, end temperature and ramp rates selected from the large touch-screen LCD front panel display.

Designed for stand-alone un-attended operation within the manufacturing, R&D or educational sector; 3 samples can be analysed simultaneously. A magnified viewing window and PC software interface is supplied as standard. High-resolution images of the melt can be stored and played back for further in-depth analysis of the melt. A compact printer is also available.

OptiMelt is easily calibrated in the field against certified reference standards, complies with modern Pharmacopeia protocols and meets modern GLP requirements.

For further information about this release, please contact us

04 Apr 2005  

The DCRIV Halogen Light Source from SCHOTT provides the Ultimate Flexibility in Light Control.

Combining three products in the same footprint, the DCR® IV integrates a 150W halogen light source, a RS232 control interface, and an equalizer light feedback. The DCR® IV also incorporates user-friendly front equalizer controls and a simplified command protocol.

The DCR® IV equalizer light feedback provides stabilized light output for the most demanding machine vision inspection applications. The light feedback feature provides stable lamp output over the life of the lamp and minimized lamp-to-lamp variation. The DCR® IV can be operated using either a reference Modulamp® and off-the-shelf fiber optics, or with a reference bundle. Light feedback stability for these configurations is as follows:  Light Output with Reference Modulamp® Unit ±2% Light Output with Independent Fibreoptic/Reference-Bundle ±1% Lamp to Lamp Variation with reference Modulamp® Unit ±8% Lamp to Lamp Variation with Fiberoptic/Reference-Bundle ±1%

The DCR® IV's built in RS232 interface allows the lamp to be controlled remotely, as well as indicates the status of the bulb. The DCR® IV also offers enhanced expansion capabilities by allowing the control of up to 3 DCR® III light sources from the DCR® IV's RS232 interface. Other capabilities include: restoring settings for all 4 independent light sources upon power up and the ability to embed checksum error codes in RS232 command strings.

The DCR® IV has all the popular DCR® III performance features including: a current limiting DC regulated power source, interchangeable Modulamp® units, soft start "lamp saver" circuitry, solid state dimmer control for continuous dimming, and a stackable design.

For more details contact Lambda Photometrics on 01582 764334 or email

02 Apr 2004  

The German company LASOS manufacture a wide range of CW lasers from simple HeNe to air cooled argon systems. The company has just released data on the LasNova series of diode pumped frequency doubled solid state CW lasers, fundamental wavelength and frequency doubled diode lasers and fibre lasers.

Housed in compact, robust and thermoelectrically cooled packages, these lasers are the ideal choice for design and integration into OEM instrumentation and systems. The new products are available as self-contained laser modules, OEM component modules or fully integrated sub-systems with 24v drive electronics or standalone power supplies with a computer interface. Output wavelengths are available in the violet, blue, green and red regions of the visible spectrum.

The LasNova Series 10 are high performance diode lasers with outputs of up to 25mW at wavelengths from 635nm to 685nm. The LasNova Series 20 lasers are frequency doubled diode lasers providing up to 20mW at 405nm. The LasNova Series 30 is based on an upconversion in a rare-earth doped optical fibre offering 10mW of power at 490nm. The LasNova 40 & 50 series of DPSSL products have outputs of up to 10mW at 473nm and up to 20mW at 532nm respectively.

All of the lasers have excellent beam quality, long-term stability and low noise. These characteristics are ideal for applications in DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, digital imaging, analytical chemistry and fast flow-rate particle measurement.

For further information about this release, please contact us

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20 Jan 2004  

Lambda Photometrics have available a portable digital microscope from the Scalar Corporation. The DG-2A operates as a microscope with up to 2000x magnification or a macro view digital camera in a single package. With a built-in battery operated power supply the instrument is ideal for both laboratory and field applications.

A range of lenses is available 25x to 200x being standard, high resolution lenses are 100x, 200x, 500x and 1000x, a 2x digital zoom feature increases the magnification to 2000x. An integral light source may be UV, visible or infrared.

The DC-2A can provide 2.3 megapixel images and the image can be viewed on a built-in LCD monitor or stored on an internal memory card. Video output ports are provided for large screen monitoring, projection or VCR recording Weighing less than 400 grammes, the DG-2A is ideal for on-site inspection. Its integral lithium-ion battery can provide up to 1.5 hours of continuous viewing and a convenient carrying case can hold the microscope and its core accessories.

For further information about this release, please contact Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on 01582 764334 or email

18 Aug 2003

Lambda is pleased to introduce the "Flashport", a fully functioning Flashsystem for stereo-microscopy and macroscopy in industry and life-science. The Flashport enables exact exposure and documentation of fast moving objects in incident and transmissive light as well as objects with a low degree of reflection.  

The Flashport will be used with a SCHOTT KL 1500 LCD or KL 2500 LCD in combination with a specifically designed Flash-lightguide. In addition, a commercially available Flashunit from the company Metz, and a suitable camera with adapter cables are necessary. Optionally color filters and GFP excitation filters can be used.   For further information about this release, please contact Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on 01582 764334 or email

18 Aug 2003

Schott launches the MHR®-50, a compact, metal halide light source for applications that require bright, white light such as machine vision and microscopy applications.  

The MHR®-50 is an exceptional light source producing significantly more light output than Halogen lamps with similar bulb lifetimes. Maintaining high uniformity during operation, the MHR®-50 Light Source can also produce extremely hight light output when needed for special applications.

The MHR®-50 Light Source features a heavy-duty, grounded metal housing, built-in thermal shutdown, retractable handle, and a detachable IEC cord. The soft start "lamp saver" circuitry assists in producing twice the light output of DDL lamps, with a bulb lifetime of 3500 hours average at 50W output. Benefiting from a thirteen-blade isis diaphragm with infinite settings, the MHR®-50 can reduce light intensity while maintaining the color temperature.  

For further information about this release, please contact Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on 01582 764334 or email

18 Aug 2003

Lambda presents the Universal Light Source from Schott for OEM applications where DC power is already available and the need for an economical light source exists.  

The compact and lightweight design of the Universal Light Source makes it excellent for use in mobile applications or on robotic arms. The Universal Light Source allows for operation of multiple lamps in the MR-16 format, and includes the Modulamp® and connectors. If you use your own DC power source, you can get the reliability and performance of our light source in a lightweight, economical package suitable for remote operation.

For further information about this release, please contact Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on 01582 764334 or email