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Precision Optics for Camera Systems

Whether you’re building a new machine vision camera system or optimizing an established design, LaCroix delivers the optical expertise and manufacturing rigor trusted to meet critical imaging and system‑level performance requirements.

Machine Vision Optics Custom Built for Imaging Performance

When image quality drives yield, safety, and throughput, every photon matters. Backed by nearly 80 years of optical manufacturing experience, LaCroix builds custom machine vision lenses, specialty optics and custom  assemblies for machine vision applications that deliver consistent performance in the most rigorous production environments. 

From prototype development to high-volume production, our vertically integrated model helps you move faster, with confidence.

 

Machine Vision Camera System Applications

Our optics support machine vision systems where imaging accuracy directly impacts system performance and decision-making, including:

  • High-resolution inspection and defect detection
  • Dimensional measurement and pattern recognition
  • In-line and automated inspection systems
  • Machine vision camera subsystems and integrated imaging platforms

Precision Optical Capabilities for Camera Systems

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Custom Optics Manufactured to Tight Tolerances

We manufacture a broad range of optics commonly used in machine vision camera systems. All optics are engineered with a focus on form accuracy, surface quality, and repeatability critical to imaging performance. 
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High Precision Lens Assemblies

Our high‑precision optical assemblies are engineered to support the performance demands of industrial and scientific machine vision camera systems.
  • Optical and opto‑mechanical engineering optimized for imaging
  • Precision mounting and alignment to maintain sensor-to-lens accuracy
  • Optical testing and verification

Through an integrated approach, we ensure camera optics deliver consistent, repeatable imaging performance.

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Optical Coatings for Machine Vision Optics

Our in‑house optical coating capabilities are designed to enhance imaging performance across UV, visible, and SWIR machine vision wavelengths, supporting a wide range of lighting and sensor technologies:

  • Anti‑reflective (AR) coatings to maximize contrast and throughput
  • High‑reflectivity coatings and beam splitters for illumination
  • Custom coating designs matched to camera and sensor requirements 

By tailoring coatings to the full optical system, we improve image quality, consistency, and efficiency in machine vision environments.

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Inspection Metrology & Quality Assurance

Quality is built into every optical component we manufacture through continuous inspection metrology, including interferometry, dimensional measurement, and optical verification. We align with industry-specific qualifications, supporting the quality and documentation expectations of semiconductor equipment programs.

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • ITAR compliant

Our quality management system supports reliable, repeatable performance for camera‑based imaging systems used in machine vision applications.

A partner you can trust

Learn why LaCroix is the right partner for your process.

Connect with our engineers to discuss your camera and imaging systems optics needs, and get a clear vision for how we can help you enhance quality control. 

Let's talk imaging needs.

  • Vertically integrated design–build–test capabilities

  • Scalable manufacturing from prototypes to production

  • Precision optics and assemblies manufactured in the USA

  • Relationship‑driven engineering support