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Specialised Imaging, the technological leader in ultra-high-speed imaging, announces a new development that extends the capabilities of its SI Trajectory Tracker to examine thermal effects associated with fast moving projectiles. The SI Trajectory Tracker has played a pivotal role in the study of projectile aerodynamics during flight. One of it Read More

Resolve Optics reports on strong growth in demand for applications optimized military vision lenses designed to provide battlefield, aircraft and naval crews with enhanced situational awareness and a real-time view of the external environment. Read More

SI Sensors reports collaborating with ESCATEC Switzerland AG to develop new and improved assembly processes for the ultra-high speed image sensor at the heart of the Kirana high speed video camera from parent company – Specialised Imaging. Collecting high resolution data at millions of frames per second, the Kirana image sensor chip dissipates sig Read More

Optical Surfaces Ltd has delivered a 305mm diameter spherical mirror to the GSI Helmholtz Zentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Germany for use in novel particle acceleration experiments. The ultra smooth mirror was required to enable the researchers to perform experiments on electron acceleration in medium density gas jets, with the subsequent goal Read More

Resolve Optics reports how material inspection instrument manufacturers are recognising the benefit of integrating optimized SWIR (Short Wavelength Infrared) lenses to enable efficient recovery of recyclable plastics from waste streams. The ability of SWIR spectroscopy to identify and distinguish various types of plastics including low- and high-d Read More

Over the last 60 years – Optical Surfaces Ltd has established itself as a leading international manufacturer of ultra-high precision custom optical systems. Specialising in producing larger optics for custom systems at the leading edge of what is possible – Optical Surfaces Ltd is a trusted partner to major projects in areas including astronomy, d Read More

Resolve Optics is a well-established designer and supplier of application optimized satellite and space platform lenses. These lenses are essential components of cameras, optical instruments and sensors used to observe the Earth, explore space, and remotely conduct scientific research. They are designed to capture high-quality images in the harsh Read More

Specialised Imaging reports how several leading research groups are using an optimized version of its SIM Framing Camera to make ultra-fast UV measurements of challenging transient processes. Incorporating an UV optical module and UV intensified CCD enables the SIM camera to optimally operate in the 200-600nm spectral range and capture high quality Read More

Optical Surfaces Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality toroidal mirrors for spectroscopic and imaging applications. Toroidal mirrors are aspheric mirrors where the curvature of orthogonal horizontal and vertical axes is different. For optical products where a small, focused spot is needed, toroidal mirrors combine focusing and beam folding Read More

SI Sensors reports progress on designing a next generation image sensor that enables high-speed artificial intelligence (AI) processing within the sensor unit, on top of image processing. Traditionally image sensor design has primarily focused on capturing high-quality images and transmitting raw data to central processing units for analysis. Howe Read More

Optical Surfaces Ltd. is a leading producer of high precision mirrors and windows for Schlieren imaging applications in the Aerospace industry. Supersonic wind tunnels are commonly used by engineers to test and improve the aerodynamic performance of aircraft designs and engine components. During a test, the aircraft model is placed in the test sec Read More