ISO certified and calibrated vibration test centre

ISO certified and calibrated vibration test centre

Optical components and systems used in harsh industrial inspection, military and space applications are often exposed to vibrations and shocks. Consequently, vibration testing in the design stage and before shipping out for field use is critical. We have just had...
Optical inspection of operating turbine blades

Optical inspection of operating turbine blades

Approached by a manufacturer of gas turbines for power generation we developed a high temperature Short Wavelength Infrared endoscopic viewing system that enables inspection of the blades while in operation. To overcome the negative effects of elevated temperature and...
Zoom lens for 2/3-inch nuclear tube cameras

Zoom lens for 2/3-inch nuclear tube cameras

Designed for use with 2/3-inch nuclear tube cameras operating in high radiation environments, our Model 357-004 non browning lens provides true HD quality images over a 10x zoom range. Offering full motorised control of zoom, iris and focusing – the Model...
Matching your camera sensor and lens.

Matching your camera sensor and lens.

Camera sensors today come in size formats ranging from 1/4-inch to 1-inch and beyond. The lens(es) you choose to integrate into your product will play a pivotal role in determining your camera performance. A lower resolution lens will reduce the achievable image...
Large format sensors – pros and cons

Large format sensors – pros and cons

Offering improved low light performance and potentially much higher resolution – large format sensors are increasingly popular with designers of cameras, sensors, and optical instruments. Although these benefits are attractive, using a large format sensor does present...
Low Light Lenses in The Press

Low Light Lenses in The Press

Many thanks to SatMagazine. They report how our Model 313 lens is enabling low light applications in space exploration. Manufactured from radiation resistant glass, the Model 313 fixed focus lens has an aperture of f/1.4 to enable as much light as possible to be...