FAQ: How can I justify a custom lens design?

FAQ: How can I justify a custom lens design?

A: When looking for optical components for your camera, instrument, or sensor the first port of call is often the off-the-shelf market, and quite rightly so. Off-the-shelf optical components can offer advantages such as shorter delivery times and lower price. However,...
Optimised UV-Visible lens for crime scene investigation

Optimised UV-Visible lens for crime scene investigation

The Model 228 lens from Resolve Optics has become an industry standard for Reflected Ultraviolet Imaging Systems (RUVIS) used to detect fingerprints or bloodstains undiscovered during an initial crime scene investigation. Collection of evidence, after a crime has been...
Looking for high performance satellite optics?

Looking for high performance satellite optics?

A new technical note discusses the key design considerations for producing high performance satellite optics. When designing optics for satellite applications, a key decision is whether the optics need to use radiation tolerant (non-browning) glass. There are two main...
Optical components for military and defence equipment.

Optical components for military and defence equipment.

If you are a contractor to the military / defence sectors we recommend reading our recent industry interview with IEN Europe. In this informative interview – Rob Watkinson, our Customer Support Manager discusses how designing and producing a lens or optical...
Performance matched lenses for nuclear sensors

Performance matched lenses for nuclear sensors

Many applications in nuclear facilities incorporate remote monitoring cameras or sensors to assist in ensuring safe and productive operation. Read about our latest generation of non-browning zoom lenses for CMOS sensors that offer high resolution, high performance,...