Industry Insights

Extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) meta-lenses use engineered metasurfaces to keep scenes sharp across a much larger depth range than traditional lenses. By extending focus without bulky mechanics, they enable compact, robust optical systems for machine vision, 3D sensing, and precision inspection in demanding industrial and embedded applications.

Oblate Optics has reached a major milestone: our groundbreaking Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) meta-lenses are now available through Edmund Optics' online catalog. This marks the first time meta-lenses have been broadly accessible for laboratory and commercial purchase worldwide.

Oblate Optics has been chosen as one of just 10 startups for the prestigious Luminate NY Accelerator. With $100K in funding and access to Rochester’s world-class optics ecosystem, Oblate is accelerating the commercialization of advanced meta-optics and imaging solutions—reinforcing its role as a leader in photonics innovation.