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.

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How Much Does A Hyperspectral Camera Cost in 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 […]

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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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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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