San Diego, CA – March 30, 2026 – Surface Optics Corporation (SOC) announces the next generation of its SOC-710 hyperspectral imaging platform. Built on a new proprietary spectrograph design with co-engineered optics and sensor, the 710-HyCore and 710-OmniCore hyperspectral imaging systems deliver high spectral resolution and consistent performance at an accessible price point.
Both systems are pushbroom (line-scanning) hyperspectral imagers operating across the visible-to-near-infrared spectral range of 375–1025 nm and provide 1.65 nm spectral resolution with 1500 spatial channels, enabling users to resolve subtle spectral differences between materials, coatings, and compounds that are often difficult to distinguish with lower-resolution systems. 710-HyCore and 710-OmniCore deliver strong signal, low distortion, and high spectral fidelity without relying on binning as a workaround for performance. Each system is radiometrically calibrated in SOC’s lab to ensure traceable spectral measurements.
The systems include SpectraCore Capture acquisition software and an SDK supporting C#, C++, and Python APIs, allowing straightforward integration into research environments and custom applications.
“Spectral imaging has been a core technology at Surface Optics since the early 1990s. The original 710 product line, introduced nearly 20 years ago, is still in use in labs worldwide and continues to support new research today,” said Erin Dummer, Director of Marketing at SOC. “We took the full experience of our team and applied it to the design of this next-generation 710 system, with a focus on dramatically increasing spectral resolution and improving other key performance areas, while keeping it within reach of typical research budgets.”
Two Configurations for Different Workflows
The SOC-710 Series is applicable to machine vision, lab, and field applications. The 710-HyCore and 710-OmniCore share the same core imaging performance but are designed for different deployment needs, delivering reliable, repeatable data across different environments.
The 710-HyCore is a compact hyperspectral camera ideal for system integrators who will pair it with their own scanning platform, such as a conveyor belt or custom motion stage. Its small form factor makes it easy to incorporate into existing setups without compromising imaging performance. The 710-HyCore is also configurable for speed and sensitivity. When an application demands faster frame rates or a higher signal-to-noise ratio over fine spectral detail, the camera can be tuned accordingly. By adjusting spatial and spectral sampling, researchers and integrators can optimize the system to match the specific demands of their application.
The 710-HyCore VNIR can be paired with the 710 Lab Tower and precision Translation Stage for a fully integrated laboratory scanning solution. The rigid tower ensures repeatable alignment and controlled geometry, while the programmable stage maintains constant scan speed calibrated to match integration time, frame rate, and sample motion. Combined with stable, uniform illumination, this integrated setup minimizes motion blur, misregistration, and radiometric striping, providing clean, reliable spectral data suited for advanced analysis and algorithm development.
The 710-OmniCore, by contrast, incorporates an internal scanning system, making it a complete, out-of-the-box standalone hyperspectral imaging system. It can be mounted on any commercial off-the-shelf mounting system or tripod, giving it the flexibility to move seamlessly between lab and field environments. Its internal scanning capability also makes it uniquely suited for attachment to C-mount microscopes, setting it apart in the marketplace. For researchers, this flexibility makes the 710-OmniCore a smart long-term investment, with the versatility to adapt and support years of research growth across evolving applications and environments.
Applications
The 710-HyCore and OmniCore are suited for a range of research and industrial applications, including:
- Materials identification and classification
- Coatings and thin film analysis
- Agricultural and environmental research
- Quality control and inspection
- Microscopy-based spectral analysis
For More Information
More information about the 710-HyCore and 710-OmniCore is available at www.surfaceoptics.com/710-hyperspectral-cameras
About Surface Optics
Surface Optics Corporation has been developing optical measurement technologies since 1976 and specializes in the characterization and control of the optical properties of surfaces. With deep experience in optical design, imaging, and measurement, the company provides hyperspectral imaging systems, reflectometers, emissometers, and optical coatings used across aerospace, defense, industrial, and research applications worldwide.
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