Edmund Optics launches COTS metalenses with extended depth of focus

BARRINGTON, N.J. - Edmund Optics in Barrington, N.J., has introduced off-the-shelf extended depth of focus (EDOF) metalenses, making meta-optics technology commercially available without the cost and lead times associated with custom development.

The company says the new lenses are available through its Marketplace platform, enabling engineers to source metalenses directly for rapid prototyping and faster transition from design to production.

The EDOF metalenses use a flat optical architecture to replace more complex multi-element assemblies, reducing system size, alignment requirements, and overall integration complexity. The lenses maintain a controlled focal spot over an extended depth range, reducing sensitivity to positioning errors and minimizing the need to refocus across varying working distances.

The components are designed for integration into laser systems including Ti:Sapphire, Yb-doped, and Nd:YAG lasers. Target applications include laser material processing, marking, and beam shaping, where consistent optical performance is essential.

Company officials say the off-the-shelf availability of metalenses is intended to reduce development risk and upfront investment while accelerating deployment timelines for next-generation optical systems. The lenses are supported by engineering services and are compatible with Edmund Optics’ broader catalog of more than 34,000 optical and imaging components.

Edmund Optics develops and manufactures optical components and imaging systems for applications in life sciences, biomedical devices, industrial inspection, semiconductor manufacturing, and research and development. 

For more information, please visit https://www.edmundoptics.com.