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Midwest Optical Systems, headquartered in Palatine, IL, has more than 30 years of experience and innovation in optical design, fabrication and inspection. MidOpt is a worldwide leader in machine vision filters and optical solutions and is represented in over 30 countries, offers over 3,000 cutting-edge products and ships over 100,000 filters yearly. MidOpt filters are the premier solution for industrial imaging to ensure flawless control, dependable results and the best image quality. Every filter is produced with the highest standards in durability to withstand even the harshest environments. Unlike traditional filters, MidOpt filters are designed to allow maximum transmission, emulate the output of the most common LED wavelengths and are less angular dependent. Industries served: -Machine Vision/Factory Automation -Security & Surveillance -License Plate Recognition/ITS -Medical & Life Science -Agricultural Inspection -Aerial Imaging -Motion Analysis -Photography & Cinematography

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Backlight fluoreSHEET™

POSTED 06/03/2020

Backlights provide sharp contrast to outline a shape, edges or an opening. But applications with space constraints may dictate backlight utilization. MidOpt introduces the Backlight fluoreSHEET™ (BF590). When the Backlight fluoreSHEET™ is illuminated from the front with a blue LED light, it emits an orange fluorescence. A backlight effect can be created by using a MidOpt orange Bandpass Filter (BP590) to capture the orange emission and block the blue LED excitation, giving the appearance of a br