OPTO 360° view lenses
The OPTO 360° view lenses, manufactured by Opto Engineering, are specialized optics primarily used in the machine vision industry for inspection and quality control.
These innovative lenses allow a single camera to capture a complete view of an object’s external surfaces (top and sides) or the internal surfaces of a cavity, all in one image. This eliminates the need for complex, costly multi-camera systems.
Key Features and Advantages
Single-Shot 360° Inspection
You need only one camera and one lens to fully inspect the top and lateral surfaces of cylindrical objects (like bottles, cans, or mechanical parts) or the inside of hollow objects.
Faster Image Analysis
Since the object’s view is not segmented across multiple images, no image matching or stitching software is required, speeding up processing.
Reduced Cost and Complexity
They simplify the vision system’s hardware and software integration by using fewer components.
No Perspective Errors
The design ensures that all orthogonal sides appear with the same magnification, ideal for accurate measurement and inspection.
Main Series of OPTO 360° Lenses
Opto Engineering offers different series tailored for specific inspection needs
| Series | Type of Inspection | Description | Example Lenses |
| PC Series (Pericentric) | Outer Inspection | Designed to see the top and lateral surfaces of an object simultaneously. The lateral surface appears wrapped around the top face in the image. | PC13030HP, PC12030XS |
| PCCD Series (Catadioptric) | Outer Inspection | Similar to the PC series but based on a catadioptric system, allowing for the imaging of a wider range of object diameters. | |
| HC Series (Hypercentric) | Inner Inspection | Designed for the simultaneous inspection of the inner sides and bottom surfaces of hollow cylindrical samples (bottles, vials, etc.). | |
| PCHIL Series (Pinhole) | Inner Inspection | Large aperture lenses for 360° inside views of a hole or cavity. | |
| PCBP Series (Boroscope Probes) | Inner Inspection | Designed to be introduced into a hollow object to capture a panoramic 360-degree view of the cavity walls. | |
| PCMP / PCPW / TCCAGE Series | Multi-View | Use mirrors and prisms to provide multiple distinct side views of an object in a single image, ideal for non-axially symmetric parts. |
