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Knight Optical: Calomel Infrared (IR) Polarisers

Knight Optical: Calomel Infrared (IR) Polarisers

Lanzamiento de un producto ・ 23 feb 2023 leer más Open In New icon

Knight Optical, the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optics, is proud to announce that it now offers a new range of high-spec components, Calomel Infrared (IR) Polarisers. In this Spotlight blog, the global optics provider runs through everything you need to know about these highly birefringent crystal polarisers and uncovers some of their typical uses.

KO offers  Acrylic Domes new Capabilities

KO offers Acrylic Domes new Capabilities

Lanzamiento de un producto ・ 3 ene 2023 leer más Open In New icon

Knight Optical, the leading global supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optical components, has added more dimensions and a flange option to its range of Acrylic Domes. Complementing its stock range of UV Fused Silica and BK7 (or equivalent) varieties, Knight Optical's custom-made Acrylic Dome offering now includes a wider range of sizes. Available from 30mm all the way up to 2m, this new offering provides Knight Optical's customers with an even greater choice when it comes to tailoring their optics. What’s more, in addition to larger dimensions, Knight Optical’s Acrylic Domes also now come with the choice of adding a flange, making mounting easier for end applications. As an industry-leading supplier of ultra-precision Optical Domes for high-pressure underwater viewport applications, Knight Optical works closely with manufacturers, engineers, and designers of remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), underwater LiDAR (light detect

The New Technologies That Are Building the World's

The New Technologies That Are Building the World's

Lanzamiento de un producto ・ 20 dic 2022 leer más Open In New icon

With a global housing crisis on our hands – particularly an undersupply in England, where we're also suffering from a skills shortage in the construction industry – there's high demand for new-build properties that are built swiftly, to high quality and at a lower cost. Difficulties in sourcing the right staff with the right skills and following the complications that came from working on site during times of social distancing have brought the global construction industry under the spotlight in recent years. And the skills gap didn't just impact us here in the UK. Countries from Australia and Spain to Greece, Portugal and even the USA have all felt the consequences of a deficiency in trained labour. With overpopulation and its resource-exceeding effects, housing levels are becoming vitally low, and it’s not just the UK feeling the ramifications. Australia is also preparing to batten down the hatches as it heads into a "decade-long housing supply crunch1".

Knight Optical’s on How 3D Printing Is Changing the World

Knight Optical’s on How 3D Printing Is Changing the World

Lanzamiento de un producto ・ 9 dic 2022 leer más Open In New icon

Knight Optical’s on How 3D Printing Is Changing the World It wasn't too long ago that 3D printing was perceived as a thing of the far-off future. Just take yourself back to 2001 when "the future of palaeontology" was presented to movie-goers when a 3D-printed sculpted the resonating chamber of a Velociraptor in the blockbuster flick Jurassic Park III. As space-age as it was then, off screen in real life, 3D printing has come on leaps and bounds in a short space of time. In this blog, Knight Optical, the leading supplier of optical components for a wide range of industries (including the 3D printing sector), runs through the most impressive innovations in the world of 3D printing – or, as it's otherwise known, additive layer manufacturing (ALM) or additive manufacturing (AM) – and looks at what sectors make use of this technology. What Industries Use 3D Printing? There are tangible benefits to be gained when using this form of manufacturing, including flexibility, waste reducti

Picture-Perfect Underwater  Shots: Dome Ports Vs Flat Ports

Picture-Perfect Underwater Shots: Dome Ports Vs Flat Ports

Lanzamiento de un producto ・ 9 dic 2022 leer más Open In New icon

There’s an endless list of difficulties to encounter when working in underwater environments, especially for imaging and photography applications. Whether it's a handheld underwater camera for professional, beautifully captured aquatic wildlife photography or a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) that’s kitted out with all the imaging equipment to deliver vital information back to shore, humans and machines often share the same visual complications when diving into the deep. Luckily, there is a range of optical components available for integration with underwater camera systems that help end-users to investigate what lies beneath the surface of our waters. Here, Knight Optical, the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optical components for world-renowned industries (including the marine field), compares two of its most popular windows for underwater camera devices – Domes and Flat Ports.

What Are Fresnel Lenses Used For?

What Are Fresnel Lenses Used For?

Lanzamiento de un producto ・ 29 nov 2022 leer más Open In New icon

You may know them best for their original use in lighthouses, where they're famously recognised as "the invention that saved a million ships". Or perhaps you initially think of their employment in traffic light design, where they're used for the same inherent advantages. But, in recent years, Fresnel Lenses, and their unique characteristics, have been recognised and tapped into by a different sector – the virtual reality (VR) industry. Here, Knight Optical, a leading supplier of optical components and a trusted supplier of stock and custom-made Fresnel Lenses, looks back at the history of the optic, probes into its home in the world of VR and head-mounted displays (HMDs) and explores other sectors that employ its use. Let's begin with the basics: What Are Fresnel Lenses? As mentioned, Fresnel Lenses were initially intended for use in lighthouses. Their popularisation is thanks to French Physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel, from whom the optic gets

Paving the Way for Industry 5.0 and Cobots

Paving the Way for Industry 5.0 and Cobots

Press release ・ 6 nov 2022 leer más Open In New icon

Currently, we're reaping the benefits from the implementation of Industry 4.0 applications, which has seen brand-new technological innovations and cyber-physical systems brought in to help manufacturing lines throughout the world. Looking ahead to the next advancement, Industry 5.0, we're set to see more joint operations than ever before, with robots, quite literally, working hand in hand with humans. Here, Knight Optical – the leading supplier of on-spec optical components for a diverse variety of scientific and technological applications, including robotic systems – teleports you into the near future with a sharp insight into Industry 5.0. Let's start with the overriding question... What is Industry 5.0? Also referred to as the Fifth Industrial Revolution, Industry 5.0 is the next big step we'll take in the world of industrialisation. While some organisations are attempting to bring themselves up to date with Industry

Metaverse Companies: The World of the Virtually Limitless Po

Metaverse Companies: The World of the Virtually Limitless Po

Press release ・ 6 nov 2022 leer más Open In New icon

There are big plans for the metaverse in the coming years, with many metaverse companies on the rise. It is set to revolutionise how we live, and there's so much confidence in the technology that the leading social platform, Facebook, rebranded itself to 'Meta', affirming its dedication to the immersive virtual world. Here, Knight Optical – the leading supplier of metrology-tested, high-precision optical components – investigates the fascinating metaverse and explores some of the most recent advances. The Evolution of Technology When you consider modern-day technology, it's incredible to think of how far it's come in such a short period of time. Devices that were once deemed 'forward thinking' and 'top of the range' are now considered standard. For example, once awarded the ‘coolest gadget’ in the early 2000s amongst millennials, camera phones can now be found in the back pockets of most generations. Another relatable instance for many

Subsea Technologies: Optical Components in Deep Waters

Subsea Technologies: Optical Components in Deep Waters

Última realización ・ 23 oct 2022 leer más Open In New icon

Without the development of subsea technologies, much of the knowledge and supplies we have today simply wouldn't be available. This includes elements such as important findings from deep-sea exploration, precious resources from mining and means of delivering telecommunications across stretches of the ocean. Here, Knight Optical dives into the world of subsea technologies and runs through the optical components that are used to guarantee their high performance. At Knight Optical, we work with a variety of subsea companies on everything from high-precision optical components for cameras and lights through to lasers, sensors and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs). These systems are employed to conduct tasks that fall under the exploration and product of oil and gas categories – as well as other oceanography duties, such as studying aquatic ecosystems, for example. You can read more about other oceanography and deep-sea exploration innovations and the optic components the

Swimming with the Substrates: Infrared (IR) Applications

Swimming with the Substrates: Infrared (IR) Applications

Última realización ・ 15 oct 2022 leer más Open In New icon

Optical Components are manufactured from a wide range of substrates, and the very materials they're fabricated from dictates their suitability for specific tasks. Here, Knight Optical – the leading supplier of metrology-tested, custom-made optics – explores some of the most common substrates that are used for IR applications on its books and lists some of their typical uses. Sapphire (Al2O3) When thinking of sapphire, many may summon images of the delicate, precious deep-blue tones of elegant rings, earrings, and necklaces. However, when it comes to optical components, Sapphire, also known as Al2O3, substrates really pack a punch. Produced synthetically for optical purposes, Sapphire is tough, boasts chemical resistance and features high transmission and thermal conductivity. It's also the second hardest crystal available (after diamond) and is, therefore, a sought-after substrate for many engineers, designers, and manufacturers looking for durable optics for their applications

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