Comparing Performance of the 410 Solar Reflectometer to the Perkin Elmer Lambda 950 Spectrophotometer
August 28, 2025
Discover how the portable 410-Solar Reflectometer matches up against the laboratory spectrophotometer Perkin Elmer Lambda-950.
Hemiellipsoidal Mirror Increases Accuracy of Reflectometer
August 25, 2025
Reprint of SOC founder Dr. Ternay Neu’s article in Laser Focus World, discussing the benefits of the SOC-100 hemiellipsodial mirror over conventional FTIR spectrometers.
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’ […]
Variable Emittance Materials: Adaptive Thermal Control for Spacecraft
July 29, 2025
Variable Emittance Materials offer lightweight, adaptive thermal control for spacecraft, reducing mass and power needs vs. traditional methods.
From Degradation to Discovery: Hyperspectral Camera Reveals Lost Artistic Depth
July 21, 2025
Hyperspectral imaging reveals hidden pigment details in Abraham Mignon’s “Still Life with Flowers and a Watch,” aiding precise art conservation.
Hyperspectral Imaging Characterizes Spectral Properties of Tattoo Dyes for Optimized Laser Removal
July 7, 2025
New research from the Medical University of Silesia is showing how hyperspectral imaging can help make laser tattoo removal more precise and effective—by analyzing the optical properties of tattoo dyes and guiding wavelength selection.
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.
How Much Does A Hyperspectral Camera Cost in 2025?
June 25, 2025
The relevance of hyperspectral imaging research is growing rapidly, fueled by its increasing viability in real-world and industrial applications. Advances in optics, image processing, data compression, and computing are accelerating this shift—today’s research is laying the foundation for tomorrow’s commercial solutions. Considering a Hyperspectral Camera? This blog covers: What is Hyperspectral Imaging? Hyperspectral imaging analyzes […]
Spectrally Tailored PVD Coatings: Expanding Application Methods with Flake Pigments
May 30, 2025
Read our application note on how spectrally tailored physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings can be transformed into flake pigments for paint, enabling optical and thermal control on large or complex surfaces where traditional deposition coating is impractical.