Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Nanotronics Imaging Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for a breakthrough in precision imaging. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11880028, titled ‘Apparatus and method to reduce vignetting in microscopic imaging’, improves image clarity by minimizing light distortion at the edges of microscopic fields of view.
The technology tackles a common issue in microscopy: vignetting, where images appear darker or blurred around the edges. This problem can obscure critical data and reduce accuracy in research and manufacturing. Nanotronics’ solution uses a novel optical configuration and adjustment technique to balance light more evenly across the entire image.
This advancement delivers sharper, more uniform microscopic images without sacrificing speed or resolution. It benefits industries where ultra-precise imaging is essential, including semiconductor inspection, biomedical research, and materials science.
The patented system dynamically adapts to variations in lighting and magnification, which reduces the need for post-processing or manual calibration. The result is a faster, more reliable way to capture consistent high-resolution images during automated inspection or analysis.
With this innovation, Nanotronics Imaging Inc. strengthens its role in redefining the future of intelligent manufacturing and research. The technology improves quality control and diagnostics by ensuring that no detail is lost in the shadows of the lens.