Infrared Optics

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MKS Announces Ophir® FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4 Compact, Folded Optics Zoom Lens for MWIR Cameras

Andover, MA, September 12, 2023 — MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir® FoldIR 30-450mm …

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MKS Announces Ophir® Low-SWaP MWIR Lenses for Drone and Small Gimbal Applications

Andover, MA, May 3, 2023 — MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir® LightIR 10-135mm and 18-225mm …

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MKS Announces Ophir® SWIR Lens, Industry’s First Compact, Low SWaP, Continuous Zoom Lens for 5μm and 10μm SXGA SWIR Detectors

Andover, MA, May 2, 2023 — MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Ophir® SWIR & NIR 25-250mm f/5.5 …

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MKS Announces Ophir® Low-SWaP, Long-Range MWIR Lens for Drone and Small Gimbal Applications

June 13, 2022 – MKS Instruments, Inc. announce the Ophir® LightIR 18-225mm MWIR f/4 continuous zoom lens, the newest addition to the LightIR family of low SWaP, high-performance, motorized …

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MKS Announces Ophir® Long Range, Ruggedized Family of 30-385mm, 50-700mm, and 80-1200mm f/5.5 Continuous Zoom Lenses for Cooled MWIR Cameras

April 6, 2022 – MKS Instruments, Inc. announces the Ophir®SupIR 30-385mm, 50-700mm, and 80-1200mm MWIR f/5.5 lenses designed for 15µm pitch VGA FPA (focal plane array) cooled MWIR detectors. …

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MKS Announces Ophir® Long Range, Ruggedized 60-1200mm f/4 Continuous Zoom Lens for Cooled MWIR Cameras

April 5, 2022 – MKS Instruments, Inc. announces the Ophir® SupIR 60-1200 MWIR f/4 lens, the latest addition to the company’s series of lenses designed for SXGA/HD 10µm and 15µm VGA …

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MKS’ Ophir® Optics Group Receives BAE Systems Electronic Systems 2021 Gold Level Supplier Award

March 30, 2022 – MKS Instruments announces that the Ophir® Optics Group has been honored with a 2021 Gold Level Supplier Award from BAE Systems Electronic Systems.

Video

SupIR 15-300mm f/4.0 Beautiful Paris in Thermal Imaging Integrated in Noxant NoxCore HD

HD thermal imaging video of the streets of Paris taken using Ophir's 15-300mm f/4 MWIR zoom lens integrated in Noxant NOX CORE HD

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Ophir SupIR 25mm f/1.2 LWIR lens, integrated in VIENTO 1280 by Sierra-Olympia

The SupIR 25mm f/1.2 LWIR uncooled lens is compatible with 17µm VGA and 12µm SXGA format cameras. The lens weights only 57gr, size Ø34.9x 29mm which makes her lightweight and compact, …

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Introducing the FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4: high performance, long-range, ideal for small size gimbals

Introducing the FoldIR 30-450mm f/3.4: high performance, long-range, ideal for small size gimbals

Video

SWIR NIR 25-250mm f/5.5 (NFOV) f/4 (WFOV): Low-SWaP, Long-Range, Cont. Zoom for 5µm pixel detectors

SWIR NIR 25-250mm f/5.5 (NFOV) f/4 (WFOV): Low-SWaP, Long-Range, Cont. Zoom for 5µm pixel detectors

Catalog

 

With decades of experience, having designed and delivered thousands of infrared lenses for multiple defense applications, Ophir has earned its reputation as a world-leading, one-stop-shop …

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MKS’ Ophir Optics European Site Receives AS9100D Certification for Aviation, Space, and Defense Industry

July 28, 2021 – MKS Instruments announces that the Ophir Optics Group facility in Europe (Bucharest, Romania) is now AS9100D certified. The certification recognizes MKS’ ongoing commitment …

Application Notes

Application Note: Swir & Nir Imaging In Aerial Electro-Optical Systems (EOS)

There is a debate as to whether innovative technology drives strategic operations or whether evolutionary operations drive strategic technological advances. Both are likely true and …

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MKS Launches Ophir® MWIR Folded Zoom Lens with Disruptive Range and SWaP Capabilities for Drone and Small Gimbal Applications

April 13, 2021 – MKS Instruments announced the Ophir® LightIR 16-180mm MWIR f/3.6 continuous zoom lens, the newest addition to the LightIR family of lightweight, long-range, motorized …

Application Notes

Drone Infrared Imaging

Commercial drones and quadcopters, with thermal imaging capabilities are playing a prominent role in inspecting electrical power lines and oil pipelines, forest fire detection, infrastructure …

Application Notes

Guided Missiles

Our customized optical components are essential to the effectiveness of guided missiles, making it possible to acquire and track ground and air targets. Thanks to our advanced manufacturing …

Application Notes

UAV Infrared Imaging

We provide solutions for infrared imaging for UAV payloads, for military, security and emerging UAV applications. Our in-house R&D team works in collaboration with OEM defense customers …

Application Notes

Hand Held Thermal Imagers and Weapon Sights

Our lightweight, compact high-performance zoom lenses are designed specifically for use in Thermal Weapon Sights (TWS) and Hand Held Thermal Imagers (HHTI) devices. The outstanding …

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Situational Awareness Systems (SAS)

Our wide range of ground based thermal imaging lenses with a combat proven track-record, provide better intelligence for detecting and confirming threats in high precision and environmentally …

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