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’ […]
July 29, 2025
Variable Emittance Materials offer lightweight, adaptive thermal control for spacecraft, reducing mass and power needs vs. traditional methods.
July 21, 2025
Hyperspectral imaging reveals hidden pigment details in Abraham Mignon’s “Still Life with Flowers and a Watch,” aiding precise art conservation.
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.
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 […]
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.
June 25, 2025
Last Updated: January 2026 Considering Purchasing a Hyperspectral Camera For Your Lab? 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. This blog […]
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.
The Spectral Imaging UAV Detection Sensor (SUADS) uses video-rate multispectral imaging across the SWIR to LWIR bands to detect and track small drones in real time. Its passive design leverages spectral signatures to distinguish UAVs from birds and debris, enabling reliable operation in complex, cluttered environments.
May 19, 2025
Researchers at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine use hyperspectral microscopy and machine learning to improve early detection of oral cancer, enabling precise identification of cancer stages through spectral analysis of tissue. This breakthrough enhances diagnostic accuracy and reduces subjectivity in OSCC assessments.