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Many thanks to Arizona Technology Council and Optics Valley for another great event, highlighting Metrology and Systems Integration, Astronomy, Laser Technology, Quantum Technology and Photonic Integrated Circuits and Sensors. It was a great turnout! Special thanks to Peter Pilarz and Jenny Bach for representing our talented team. See you all at Photonics West next week!

We’re excited to be a sponsor of Arizona Technology Council's Photonics Days and to be onsite showcasing OptiQuiver™, our advanced metrology instrument designed to accelerate optical system validation and performance. At Quartus Engineering, we’re proud to support the photonics community not only with innovative measurement technology, but also with deep engineering expertise—from system design to calibration and deployment. If you’re attending, stop by to see OptiQuiver in action and connect with our team Peter Pilarz and Jenny Bach #Photonics #Metrology #OpticalEngineering #ArizonaPhotonicsDays #QuartusEngineering

Welcome to the Quartus team, Isaiah Ware and Yousif Shamoun! #EngineeringForward #NewHire

We're down to the last few spots for our December 11th camera calibration workshop.   If you haven't registered, here's what you'll miss.   𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We're covering fundamentals, software implementation, machine vision applications, and ML network integration. This isn't theory—it's what actually works in production environments.   𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲. You'll work with machine vision cameras, lenses, and fully calibrated systems. See the difference between textbook calibration and shop floor reality.   𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆. Learn camera modeling with intrinsic and extrinsic parameters. Master distortion correction. Understand pixel-to-world-space projection. Walk through software integration and deployment.   𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. Reduce false positives in inspection. Improve depth and stereo calibration accuracy. Enable high-yield production workflows. Build reproducibility into your test stations.   This workshop is designed for hardware test engineers, machine vision software developers, optics and robotics engineers, and anyone who needs cameras to measure things accurately.   Lunch is included. The session runs at our San Diego office.   Registration link in comments - we expect this workshop to fill up fast, so save your spot now!

We're down to the last few spots for our December 11th camera calibration workshop.   If you haven't registered, here's what you'll miss.   𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We're covering fundamentals, software implementation, machine vision applications, and ML network integration. This isn't theory—it's what actually works in production environments.   𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲. You'll work with machine vision cameras, lenses, and fully calibrated systems. See the difference between textbook calibration and shop floor reality.   𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆. Learn camera modeling with intrinsic and extrinsic parameters. Master distortion correction. Understand pixel-to-world-space projection. Walk through software integration and deployment.   𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. Reduce false positives in inspection. Improve depth and stereo calibration accuracy. Enable high-yield production workflows. Build reproducibility into your test stations.   This workshop is designed for hardware test engineers, machine vision software developers, optics and robotics engineers, and anyone who needs cameras to measure things accurately.   Lunch is included. The session runs at our San Diego office.   Registration link in comments - we expect this workshop to fill up fast, so save your spot now!

Andy Kostuch and Alexander Halterman from our team head to Orlando next week for Space Force Association's 3rd Annual Spacepower Conference. If you’re heading to the event, look up Andy or Alex. They’d love to hear about what you’re working on!

Most engineers waste hours on camera calibration, only to get mediocre results. That's why we put together resources like this guide and our upcoming workshop on the topic. The standard approach has three hidden problems. 1️⃣ The chart itself Those printed patterns aren't as flat or precise as you think. Printing introduces errors you can't see. 2️⃣ Random poses Moving the chart randomly doesn't guarantee you've covered your full field of view properly. 3️⃣ Throwaway data You compute dozens of parameters during calibration. Then delete most of them.   That's like measuring twice and cutting once - but throwing away the tape measure between cuts. We wrote a technical guide (link in comments) that compares traditional calibration to Quartus's PixelTraq method. It breaks down why precision matters and how our approach solves these problems by: ️1️⃣ Using chrome-on-glass artwork instead of printed charts.  2️⃣ Designing coverage patterns that fill your FOV systematically.  3️⃣ Computing only the parameters you actually need - and keeping them all. The result? Sub-pixel accuracy with traceable, repeatable calibrations. Whether you're working on robotic vision, quality inspection, or precision measurement systems, calibration accuracy directly impacts your results. Check the comments for more info on our upcoming workshop.

Join us in welcoming Jake Davis and Collin N. to the team! #EngineeringForward #NewHire

Join us at our San Diego office on December 11th for a technical lunch and learn on camera calibration.   Professionally calibrated camera systems are key to improving accuracy, minimizing reprojection error, and enabling advanced inspection workflows in an efficient and traceable manner.    In this session, you’ll master:  -Camera modeling with intrinsic & extrinsic parameters  -Distortion correction using robust camera models  -Pixel-to-world-space projection  -Software integration and deployment of calibrated cameras     MODULE TOPICS  -Calibration Fundamentals  -Software Implementation  -Machine Vision Applications   -Integration with Machine Learning Networks                 Modules will include hands-on hardware and software demos with a variety of machine vision cameras, Edmund Optics lenses, and calibrated systems.     Who Should Attend:  -Hardware test engineers  -Machine vision software engineers  -Optics and robotics developers  -Engineers curious about calibration     🎯 Why It Matters  ✓ Reduce false positives in inspection  ✓ Improve accuracy in depth & stereo calibration  ✓ Enable high-yield production workflows with precision input  ✓ Improve reproducibility in test stations      RSVP by December 5th, 2025 – link to register in the comments! 

We’re grateful for our incredible employees, customers, and partners who make our work meaningful every day. Thank you for your trust, collaboration, and dedication. Wishing you and your families a warm, joyful, and restful holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Quartus!! 🦃🍂