Surface Optics Releases New Hyperspectral Imaging Systems: 710-HyCore and 710-OmniCore
March 26, 2026
Announcing the 710-HyCore and 710-OmniCore hyperspectral imaging systems. High-spectral resolution and flexible deployment.
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SPECTRE 11 Has Arrived: Here’s What’s New for SOC-100 Users
January 29, 2026
SPECTRE 11 is now fully compatible with Windows 11, providing reliable support on modern systems with improved performance and overall stability. Below is a list of additional new features included in this release. Customizable Spectra Traces Adjust colors, line width, and line styles for publication-ready graphics. Adjustable Plot Limits Users can now define custom axis […]
Surface Optics Selected for MDA’s SHIELD Contract
January 8, 2026
Surface Optics Corporation (SOC) has been selected for the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) contract—a historic 10-year, $151 billion initiative to support the development of the next-generation missile defense shield directed by President Trump’s January 27, 2025, Executive Order, “The Iron Dome for America.” The executive order directs the Department […]
Surface Optics Showcases SUADS UAV Detection Technology at Fathomwerx Summit 2025
October 15, 2025
Surface Optics Corporation is exhibiting at this year’s FATHOMWERX Summit, held at the Port of Hueneme in Ventura County, California, on October 15 and 16. FATHOMWERX, aims to foster collaboration between industry, academia, the Department of the Navy, and allied forces. At the summit, Surface Optics will demonstrate the Spectral Imaging UAV Detection Sensor (SUADS), […]
Surface Optics Awarded Two Phase I SBIR Contracts for Advanced Optical Imaging Technologies
July 31, 2025
Surface Optics Corporation is pleased to announce the award of two Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. These awards support the development of innovative optical imaging solutions designed to operate in some of the most challenging defense environments. Both projects build on Surface Optics’ […]
Now Available: SPIE DCS 2025 Presentation on Measuring and Modeling of Wetted Surfaces
June 30, 2025
Measuring and Modeling of Wetted Surfaces (2.0) was presented at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2025 in Orlando, Florida, as a collaboration between Surface Optics Corporation and W.R. Davis Engineering. It builds on previous work which attempted to replicate a 2008 commercial dark navy grey paint used on the Canadian Research Vessel (CFAV Quest) for […]
Highlights from Our Summer Party 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better day for our annual summer party! The sun was out, the vibes were high. It was a strong turnout and, even better, a chance to meet and mingle with the newest additions to our team.
Coastal Trident Preview: Advancing UAV Detection with Multispectral Imaging
May 30, 2025
The Spectral Imaging UAV Detection Sensor (SUADS) uses video-rate multispectral imaging across the SWIR to LWIR bands to detect and track small drones in real time. Its passive design leverages spectral signatures to distinguish UAVs from birds and debris, enabling reliable operation in complex, cluttered environments.
Celebrating National Small Business Week
May 8, 2025
This week, we’re proud to celebrate National Small Business Week and recognize the innovation, resilience, and impact of small businesses across the country. At Surface Optics, we may be small, but we are mighty. In 1986, we received our first Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract, and it marked the beginning of a long and […]
Ocean Photonics Joins Surface Optics Global Partner Network
May 5, 2025
We’re pleased to welcome Ocean Photonics Co., Ltd. to the Surface Optics Corporation global partner network as our official representative in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ocean Photonics brings over 20 years of expertise in optical instrumentation and measurement technologies. Their strong technical foundation and deep industry knowledge make them an ideal partner to support customers across Japan’s research, […]