Defense Department Seeks SBIR Proposals

A team of researchers from Tsinghua University have developed a new 3D method that can be used to track fast-moving objects at high speeds. The real-time tracking approach, which is based on...

Rochester-based optics manufacturer Optimax is launching Starris: Optimax Space Systems, a business operating under the Optimax corporate structure. Starris will focus on the development of...

Airbus Helicopters will use 3D printers from TRUMPF to manufacture components for its helicopters, as well as for aircraft from the parent company Airbus, as the aerospace company expands its...

Lockheed Martin and Israel's RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. have signed an agreement that includes jointly developing, testing, and manufacturing high-energy laser weapon systems (HELWS) in the...

The NanoCeramic series of sensors from Queensgate Instruments provides nanoscale precision for demanding environments such as ultrahigh vacuum to 1010 Torr and a range of temperatures from cryogenic...

The Specim FX120 from Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd. is a long-wave infrared hyperspectral camera that can be used for applications such as mineralogical research, environmental analysis, and defense...

New Imaging Technologies’ line of SWIR sensors are designed for the industrial, defense, and medical markets. All embedded InGaAs sensors are manufactured in-house, with silicon read-out...

Teledyne DALSA’s radiometric version of its MicroCalibir™ LWIR compact camera platform can deliver temperature measurements at an accuracy of +/-2 °C or +/-2%. The camera provides...

Optical fibers are made from either glass or plastic. Most are roughly the diameter of a human hair, and they may be many miles long. Light is transmitted along the center of the fiber from one end...

Image intensification, the basis of night vision, is a complex conversion of energy particles that occurs within a vacuum tube. An image-intensifier system works by collecting photons through an...

There is a growing market for imaging systems that provides an immediate, slow-motion view of a process that allows one to see events that happen too quickly for the human eye to perceive or...

Spectral selection is a powerful tool that enhances conventional imaging tremendously. Most imaging systems, including the human eye, are designed to image light over a broad range of the spectrum....

Optical products, traditionally used for visible light tasks, are moving aside to make room for more specialized optical components that are being manufactured for use in ultraviolet (UV) and...

OPTOMAN offers high LIDT, environmentally stable laser optics featuring excellent spectral performance.

Benjamin Saute, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Rhode Island and has over a decade of experience in a variety of roles developing advanced optical...

There is an ever-increasing interest in structural-thermal-optical performance (STOP) analysis for optical systems, in which temperature change and structural loads affect the optical performance....

This presentation provides a landscape of the freeform concept, design, product, and module solutions that are available for managers and designers of laser systems and applications that must deliver...

The characterization and control of optical systems with multiple stand-alone pieces of test equipment often presents difficult challenges that lead to lower stability, more noise, and increased...

Hyperspectral resolution refers to the level of detail or granularity in the spectral information captured by a hyperspectral imaging system. In hyperspectral imaging, the electromagnetic spectrum is...

Chemical sensing refers to the detection and measurement of specific chemical compounds or substances in various environments or samples. It involves the use of sensors or analytical techniques to...

Optical design and engineering services involve the development, customization, and optimization of optical systems and components to meet specific performance requirements and application needs....

A quantum cascade laser (QCL) is a type of semiconductor laser that operates based on the principles of quantum mechanics. It is a versatile and powerful device used for emitting coherent light in...

SUNY Albany will become the home of the new Center for Biophotonic Technology and Artificial Intelligence. Teledyne Technologies is expanding after acquiring contracts from Excelitas. IonQ is in the...

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Intlvac Thin Film is the nexus where pioneering technology meets ground breaking solutions in thin film technologies. We are shaping the future across multiple industries such as aerospace, defense,...

Expanding upon the storied Fairchild Imaging legacy, we offer a wide range of imaging devices that provide our customers with top performance and key features for the most demanding applications. Our...

Lambda Research Optics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of laser optics with high power thin-film coatings and high precision fabrications. Lambda serves a wide range of industries, such as Biotech,...

From engineering to volume production all from one source Founded in 1957, FISBA is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high precision micro-optics and optical system solutions. We...

Diverse Optics transforms optical systems from expensive, heavy, and complicated to commercially viable, lightweight, and simple. We manufacture custom precision polymer optic components and...