May 7, 2026
Application note explaining key performance specifications for hyperspectral imaging systems, performance characterization results for the new 710-HyCore and 710-OmniCore VNIR hyperspectral imaging systems, and example hyperspectral microscopy data collected with the 710-OmniCore using a standard microscope setup.
Learn why some materials reflect light while others absorb it. This article explains the science behind reflectance, surface properties, color, texture, and optical behavior, with practical examples tied to thermal control, coatings, and material performance measurements.
April 27, 2026
Surface Optics is exhibiting at SPIE Defense + Security 2026, meet the team at Booth #935 in National Harbor, Maryland, April 28-30.
March 26, 2026
Announcing the 710-HyCore and 710-OmniCore hyperspectral imaging systems. High-spectral resolution and flexible deployment.
March 8, 2026
Choosing the right coating partner is as critical as selecting the right materials or hardware supplier—especially for aerospace, space, and defense programs where performance, reliability, and schedule are tightly linked. Surface Optics Corporation offers a combination of technical depth, manufacturing flexibility, and responsiveness that allows customers to move efficiently from concept to production. With decades of experience in thin-film […]
March 6, 2026
Abstract: In thermal control design, stray-light suppression, and infrared sensor performance, the angular distribution of reflected energy is often as important as the total reflectance magnitude. This paper focuses on the “roughness crossover” regime—where a surface transitions from predominantly diffuse (Lambertian-like) scattering to predominantly specular (mirror-like) reflection. Using high-fidelity hemispherical-directional reflectance (HDR) measurements, we demonstrate […]
March 4, 2026
Food manufacturers today face unprecedented demands: greater throughput, stricter safety standards, zero-tolerance defect rates, and expectations for consistent product quality. Traditional tools – RGB cameras, manual sampling, and visual inspection – struggle to keep pace with these demands. Recent research by Zhao et al. (2023) published in LWT – Food Science and Technology use near-infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging combined with interpretable machine learning models to access tomato quality and maturity, which determine the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]