January 16, 2025
Spectral imaging is a powerful tool used in a wide range of applications, from detecting bruised fruit to non-invasive monitoring of blood oxygenation levels. Also referred to as imaging spectroscopy, spectral imaging devices record spectral radiance signatures emanating from a surface that are a result of reflected, transmitted, or emitted light and are unique to […]
January 11, 2025
NASA is targeting late February 2025 to launch the agency’s next astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx. The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer—will take stock of the sky in optical and near-infrared light over two years. Scientists will use it to study about 450 million galaxies, with an additional haul […]
December 17, 2024
Announcing the appointment of Marian Geremia as Chief Executive Officer. A long-standing member of SOC’s Board of Directors and formerly SOC’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Marian brings unparalleled expertise and a proven track record of leadership to guide the company through its next phase of growth and innovation.
December 14, 2024
Metasurfaces are a revolutionary development in the world of optics. These are extremely sophisticated, customizable surfaces that have been tailored to reflect, absorb, or transmit light based on the designer’s needs. The complex structures on the material’s surface are of a sub-wavelength scale compared to the wavelength of interest. These structures act as “mini transmitters […]
November 21, 2024
Hyperspectral cameras combine imaging and spectroscopy to measure light from a scene in hundreds of contiguous spectral bands. A two-dimensional image is created, with each pixel containing a full reflectance or transmission spectrum. Resulting data can be used to identify chemical composition, changes in material properties, or differentiate plant species (amongst many other applications). As […]
November 13, 2024
We’re excited to invite you to the SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference in Orlando, Florida, from April 13-17, 2025! We’d love to meet with you in person to showcase our latest innovations in optical systems and surface measurement technology. Our team will be offering exclusive one-on-one product demos and Q&A sessions to dive deep […]
November 1, 2024
Space exploration comes with boundless fears and unknowns – malfunctions that could take lives or leave astronauts stranded in space. Who would guess that something as familiar as dust would cause dangerous risks such as overheating spacecraft? Well, that’s exactly what has happened. During several Apollo missions, deposits of lunar dust accumulated on the battery […]
October 25, 2024
Surface Optics Corporation (SOC), a leader in spectral imaging technology, announced it has secured a $1M Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract from the United States Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The contract focuses on developing an early-warning multispectral EO/IR aerial platform to detect, identify, and track hypersonic missiles transitioning from glide […]
October 17, 2024
Since its launch in 2018, the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) ‘s Solar Consortium has emerged as a leading force in solar technology research. Situated at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), the consortium focuses on real-world challenges solar energy systems face in harsh desert environments. Dr. Veronica Bermudez, Senior Research Director of QEERI’s […]
October 6, 2024
Ginseng is a traditional medical herb used for more than 2,000 years to treat various conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, promote immune and central nervous system (CNS) function, relieve stress, and for its antioxidant activities. Ginsenosides are considered the main bioactive components and essential indicators for the quality evaluation of ginseng. Among them, […]