May 30, 2025
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.
May 8, 2025
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 […]
May 5, 2025
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, […]
April 29, 2025
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 […]
April 23, 2025
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 […]
March 27, 2025
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 […]
March 13, 2025
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 […]
March 10, 2025
A case study on cool pavement coatings applied in Pacoima, CA, and how solar reflectance measurements performed with the 410-Solar-i Reflectometer quantified coating performance.
February 28, 2025
Hyperspectral imaging microscopy enhances tree ring analysis for paleoclimate studies, offering greater accuracy than traditional width indices in humid regions.