Newsletter | September 22, 2025

09.22.25 -- Using LiDAR To Save The Earth, Precision Optics For Military Applications & Much, Much More

Using LiDAR To Save The Earth

LiDAR enhances climate monitoring through photon-counting systems, enabling precise atmospheric measurements for tracking greenhouse gases and supporting climate research applications.

SPOTLIGHT ON ENVIRONMENTAL SENSING

Precision IR Emitters And Detectors For Gas Analysis And Monitoring

Environmental sensing demand is growing. Opto Diode’s IR emitters and PbS/PbSe detectors enable precise, compact, and reliable gas analysis for medical, industrial, and environmental monitoring applications.

New SWIR Product Introduction

Discover two advanced SWIR cameras—the 1280JSX-10µm for ultra-low noise HD imaging and the 640HSX2 for high-sensitivity, high-speed applications—enhancing defense, industrial, and scientific capabilities.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Using Optical Filters To Measure Earth From A Different Perspective

Explore how optical filters revolutionize Earth observation, enhancing our understanding of natural phenomena and driving the commercialization of space exploration.

Unlock Precision And Performance

Integrated, custom optical solutions—filters, lenses, and assemblies—are designed to optimize performance, reduce development risk, and ensure consistency in life science instruments.

Precision Optics For Military Applications

Review a number of precision optics suitable for military applications, including corner cube retro-reflectors, integrator rods, mirrors, windows, and cube beamsplitters, as well as a wide variety of prisms.

Understanding LiDAR Filters

Some of the most important components of lidar sensors are the filters that isolate target signals, while preventing sunlight and other extraneous light from reaching the detector.

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

An Exciting Time In Hyperspectral Imaging

Headwall Photonics CEO Mark Willingham takes us inside the Headwall Group and their three primary business units - optical components, remote sensing, and hyperspectral imaging.

BULLETIN BOARD

MKS Instruments Company Brochure

MKS Instruments, Inc. is a global leader in technology solutions for many industries, including environmental monitoring, defense and security, life sciences and research, process and industrial manufacturing.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

Digital Galvano Scanning System: GM Series

This high-performance digital galvano scanning system uses an LED optical encoder and fast digital servo controller to deliver precision and accuracy beyond analog scanners.

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Canon USA, Inc. Optoelectronic Components

SWIR Filters

SWIR filters, which transmit short-wave infrared light, reveal invisible details like overpainted scenes in paintings or bruises on fruit.

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Schneider Optics

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