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Optical Surfaces Ltd. is internationally known for producing high-precision custom and prototype optics. With its facilities deep underground in an area excavated from solid chalk – Optical Surfaces operates from an environment where the temperature is naturally constant, and vibration is extremely low. These are important considerations when maki Read More

Optical Surfaces Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of large, high precision flat mirrors used in a wide variety of applications including beam steering, beam folding, interferometry and as optical components within imaging systems. Working in a thermally stable production environment – the experienced optical engineers at Optical Surfaces Ltd. can re Read More

Specialised Imaging has announced its latest in-person training course in conjunction with the renowned Petr Explosive Group in Boulder, Colorado (USA). The Explosives Engineering, Science & Technology (ES&T) short course will be held September 9–12, 2025, with instruction by internationally recognized experts in the explosive science and ultra-hi Read More

The Model 390 radiation resistant lens from Resolve Optics sets a new standard for high-quality imaging of nuclear plant and reprocessing facilities. Optimised for ¼-inch image format radiation resistant cameras – the Model 390 is a robust 5mm fixed focus lens that provides true high definition (HD) quality images. Rob Watkinson, Sales Manager at Read More

Optical Surfaces Ltd. has announced its reflective beam expanders are now available with the option to optimally operate in high vacuum environments, expanding or reducing high power laser beams. Benefiting from a high throughput off-axis design, these beam expanders provide an unobstructed output and highly efficient transmission. The reflective Read More

Specialised Imaging, the technological leader in ultra-high-speed imaging, announces a new development that extends the capabilities of its SI Trajectory Tracker to examine thermal effects associated with fast moving projectiles. The SI Trajectory Tracker has played a pivotal role in the study of projectile aerodynamics during flight. One of it Read More

Resolve Optics reports on strong growth in demand for applications optimized military vision lenses designed to provide battlefield, aircraft and naval crews with enhanced situational awareness and a real-time view of the external environment. Read More

SI Sensors reports collaborating with ESCATEC Switzerland AG to develop new and improved assembly processes for the ultra-high speed image sensor at the heart of the Kirana high speed video camera from parent company – Specialised Imaging. Collecting high resolution data at millions of frames per second, the Kirana image sensor chip dissipates sig Read More

Optical Surfaces Ltd has delivered a 305mm diameter spherical mirror to the GSI Helmholtz Zentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Germany for use in novel particle acceleration experiments. The ultra smooth mirror was required to enable the researchers to perform experiments on electron acceleration in medium density gas jets, with the subsequent goal Read More

Resolve Optics reports how material inspection instrument manufacturers are recognising the benefit of integrating optimized SWIR (Short Wavelength Infrared) lenses to enable efficient recovery of recyclable plastics from waste streams. The ability of SWIR spectroscopy to identify and distinguish various types of plastics including low- and high-d Read More

Over the last 60 years – Optical Surfaces Ltd has established itself as a leading international manufacturer of ultra-high precision custom optical systems. Specialising in producing larger optics for custom systems at the leading edge of what is possible – Optical Surfaces Ltd is a trusted partner to major projects in areas including astronomy, d Read More