Paul Gaston of Zeiss on MTD CNC* introduces Zeiss's latest microscope (Visioner 1) as the greatest invention of all time.
Shall we find out why?
Visioner 1 supports real-time all-in-focus images, unlike conventional microscopes. MALS™, a unique technology, enables real-time Extended Depth of Field (EDoF) and real-time 3D image generation without extra Z-Stack and series of image post-processing. These techniques significantly reduce fatigue from repeated and precise measurements as well as increase accuracy.
The world's first Visioner 1, introduced by Zeiss, is leading innovation in optical inspection and documentation systems, not only in the traditional manufacturing industry, but also in battlefield and aviation. We look forward to expanding our role in the oil, gas and medical industry's testing process.      *MTD CNC is an engineering platform established in the UK that provides reliable precision engineering news and networks.   ▶ Go to see the video in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKXsCu4FNNU'  

Zeiss Visioner 1 digital microscope uses SD Optics' Micro-mirror Array Lens System (MALS) technology to achieve digitally-extended depth of focus up to 69mm:
"ZEISS Visioner 1 revolutionizes the world of optical inspection and documentation. Driven by the unique Micro-mirror Array Lens System (MALSTM technology), enables for the first time, real-time all-in-focus imaging – first time, every time.
Using a micro-mirror array lens system (MALS™) enables us to generate “virtual” lenses with distinctly different curvatures, thus different focus planes. This is achieved by changing the orientation of each individual micro-mirror in an orchestrated way.
Re-shaping the curvature of this “virtual” lens at speed enables ultra-fast focusing and real-time all-in focus imaging and documentation."
Up to 100x more usable Extended Depth of Field Allows for height differences of up to 69mm* Reflective micro-mirror array with curvatures (variable) arranged in a flat plane Each micro-mirror is about 100x100 µm Each micro-mirror rotates & translates to form the optical surfaces with variable curvatures No need for Z-stacking or re-focusing        Source: "Image Sensor World" Go to the News URL: https://image-sensors-world.blogspot.com/2020/11/zeiss-use-of-mals-technology-is-biggest.html?m=1

Traditional inspections systems offer shallow depth of field meaning that parts of the sample may not be in focus, which can lead to missing features, user fatigue, and incomplete inspection.The new ZEISS Visioner 1 revolutionizes the world of optical inspection and documentation. Driven by the unique Micro-mirror Array Lens System (MALS) technology, which enables, for the first time, real-time all-in-focus imaging – every time.  “We solve one fundamental problem of microscopy that all of our customers face and this is if things get very very small you really have to crank up the magnification, but this comes at a cost and this is a limited depth of field” stated Dr. Robert Zarnetta Head of Industrial Microscopy Solutions at the products recent introduction. “This is the law of optics and we can’t break it, even at Zeiss, but we can bend it and this is what we have introduced with the Visioner 1. Its all-in-focus imaging in real time”