Celebrating National Small Business Week

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 […]

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Ocean Photonics Joins Surface Optics Global Partner Network

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, […]

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Smarter Rapeseed Harvests: Hyperspectral Imaging for Water Content and Maturity Detection

Researchers at the College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University are applying hyperspectral imaging as a powerful tool to improve rapeseed growth, yield, and quality. Their work focuses on addressing key challenges in managing rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) production, an important oilseed crop cultivated worldwide. One of the most critical phases for maximizing seed output is […]

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Satellite in space

Surface Optics to Present at 2025 Spacecraft Thermal Control Workshop

We’re proud to announce that Surface Optics Corporation will be presenting at the 2025 Spacecraft Thermal Control Workshop (STCW), hosted by The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, California from April 29 – May 1, 2025. This technical forum brings together experts from across government, industry, and academia to exchange knowledge on spacecraft thermal control technologies […]

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Europa clipper satellite

Europa Clipper: NASA’s Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of an Icy Moon

NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is underway, embarking on an unprecedented exploration of Europa, one of Jupiter’s most intriguing moons. Launched on October 14, 2024, this ambitious spacecraft is now racing through space. On March 1, 2025, Europa Clipper used Mars’ gravitational pull for a slingshot maneuver to propel it toward its destination. A year and […]

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Celebrating 600 Units Sold: The Global Success of the 410 Series Reflectometer

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone: the sale of our 600th 410 Series Portable Reflectometer! This achievement is a testament to the trust and confidence our customers place in our technology, and we want to take a moment to celebrate this success with you. Since its launch, the 410 Series Reflectometer has become […]

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