Jörg Bußmann

Over the past years, the liquid lens technol-ogy from Corning Varioptic has evolved from an innovative autofocus concept into a robust industrial solution. Key advances include larger apertures and high optical quality for high-resolution sensors, high resistance to vibration and shock, and smart driver boards with temperature compensation and sweep modes for stable, repeat-able performance. These developments have unlocked applications beyond barcode reading. Today, liquid lenses from Corning Varioptic enable EV battery and PCB inspection, high-speed food sorting, robotic bin-picking and logistics systems where rapid Z-refocus boosts throughput. Integration into various imaging lens format including telecentric optics and pixel-compute cameras now enables metrology-grade imaging and real-time depth mapping, bringing speed and flexibility to environments once dominated by fixed-focus lenses. As your distributor and technology partner, Macnica ATD Europe supports this evolution by connecting manufacturers and integrators, providing ready-to-use liquid lens solutions that accelerate innovation and ensure reliability across diverse industries.

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