Testing and inspection of parts and components during design, manufacturing and testing is an essential part of the engineering process. During testing and inspection, small defects which are often invisible to the naked eye, can be found and fixed before they cause problems later down the line.

To successfully inspect small components, adequate inspection lighting is required. The best lighting for visual inspection is most often LED, as it provides a bright light while remaining energy-efficient. LED visual inspection lighting for microscopes also has better longevity compared to traditional halogen bulbs meaning fewer lamp replacements over its lifetime. LED lighting in microscopy helps to reduce eye-strain while providing even lighting across the entire inspection area, improving overall reliability.

At Optimax, we stock a range of the best lighting for visual inspection including Photonic LED lights for endoscopes and microscopes, as well as ring lights, spotlights, swan necks and segmented lighting to suit all metrology requirements.

e offer product demonstrations of all our microscope lighting at our onsite laboratory in Market Harborough. If you’d like to find out more about our lighting for visual inspection or want to book an appointment, call us on 01858 436940 to speak to a member of the team.