Ophir Optronics Solutions an MKS Company  

Irvine,  CA 
United States
https://www.ophiropt.com/infrared/

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With over four decades of experience designing & manufacturing a wide range of reduced SWaP LWIR & MWIR IR complex lens assemblies for the UAV industry, Ophir has earned its reputation as a world-leading designer and manufacturer for this market. Providing IR imaging solutions for UAV payloads for military, security and emerging UAV applications.

 Press Releases

• Announcing Ophir® MWIR Folded Zoom Lens with Disruptive Range and SWaP Capabilities (20210425)
  Andover, Massachusetts, April 13, 2021 MKS Launches Ophir® MWIR Folded Zoom Lens with Disruptive Range and SWaP Capabilities for Drone and Small Gimbal Applications Innovative LightIR 16-180mm f/3.6 folded zoom lens addresses market shift toward smaller size, weight, and power (SWaP) 10µm VGA FPA detectors MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has 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 continuous zoom lenses. The LightIR 16-180mm f/3.6 is a compact, thermal imaging lens optimized for smaller size 10µm pitch VGA FPA (focal plane array) detectors. It features a folded optics design that significantly reduces the length of the lens and, therefore, the overall size and weight of the optical system in which it is incorporated. The lens is 65% smaller than existing MWIR (medium wave infrared) 10µm VGA lenses. This makes it ideal for the demanding requirements of reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP) and small gimbal thermal imaging applications, including drones and tactical UAV IR cameras as well as micro-/mini-tactical payloads in the commercial, homeland security, and defense markets. "The LightIR 16-180mm f/3.6 folded zoom lens addresses the new market shift toward smaller size detectors," said Kobi Lasri, General Manager of Ophir Optics Group. "With its disruptive combination of SWaP capabilities, detection range over 13+ km, and cost-effective pricing, the new zoom lens is an enabler for advanced drone, UAV, and small gimbal thermal imaging applications." According to Chris Johnson, President, Sierra-Olympic, "Once we recognized the market's movement toward low-SWaP MWIR 10μm pitch VGA FPA optical systems, we began collaborating with Ophir's R&D and Engineering teams to design an innovative and cost-effective zoom lens. Their low-SWaP 10μm pitch VGA zoom lens has allowed us to be first to market with our newest optical systems. We have worked in partnership with Ophir for years and are confident in their advanced optomechanical design and manufacturing capabilities. The end result of this partnership is that Sierra-Olympic continues to maintain its market leadership, while answering the demands for low-SWaP optical systems for long range observation, and securing significant integration opportunities in both military and commercial systems.” With a focal length of 16-180mm and an f/stop of 3.6, the latest LightIR is a compact, high performance, motorized continuous zoom lens. The folded optics design enables long optical lengths, which produce a reduced sensitivity to tolerances in compact configurations that incorporate fewer optical elements. The innovative design also enables near diffraction-limit performance in harsh environments, and addresses such challenges as line-of-sight (LOS) stabilization and athermalization. At only 460gr, it is one of the lightest weight, continuous zoom lenses on the market. It maintains sharp focus over the entire zoom range. The mechanical and electrical interface assures easy integration into camera systems. Availability: The LightIR 16-180mm f/3.6 folded zoom lens is available now. OEM prices available on request. Product Data Sheet: https://www.ophiropt.com/infrared/lenses/supir-16-180mm-f-3-6/ Product Video: https://youtu.be/0PGGuo8F3t0 LightIR Product Family: https://www.ophiropt.com/infrared/lightweight-zoom-lenses/ Products for UAV Applications: https://www.ophiropt.com/infrared/

• Ophir's SupIR 50-1350mm f/5.5 2020 Innovators Award Winner (20210425)
  Ophir Optronics Solutions LTD. an MKS company, is honored to receive the GOLD INNOVATORS AWARD from Laser Focus World magazine for the SupIR 50-1350mm f/5.5, an ultra-long MWIR zoom lens for advanced thermal imaging applications. The editors raved about its unique folded-optic design, with longest focal length and a 27x motorized zoom ratio, suited for VGA and HD IR sensors optimized for stabilized payloads with capabilities for high resolution vision and identification in harsh environmental conditions and on constrained platforms while maintaining focus and tight line of sight (LOS) retention through the entire zoom range. The unprecedented performance of the SupIR 50-1350mm f/5.5 motorized zoom lenses allows high-resolution surveillance and identification in complete darkness over long distances of more than 25km. The Laser Focus World Innovators awards program celebrates the disparate and innovative technologies, products, and systems found in the optics and photonics market. Awards are assigned to companies or organizations that demonstrated excellence in a product or technology, an application, or in research and development. Learn more: https://www.ophiropt.com/infrared/news/ophir-supir-50-1350mm-f-5-5-2020-innovators-award-winner/

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