- In July 2024, onsemi (Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC) acquired SWIR VISION SYSTEMS, INC., a company known for its advanced SWIR technology based on colloidal quantum dots (CQD). This technology allows sensors to capture images beyond the typical visible spectrum, enhancing imaging in areas such as industrial automation, surveillance, and autonomous vehicles. By integrating SWIR with its CMOS sensors, onsemi aims to provide more cost-effective, high-performance imaging solutions for various sectors, including automotive and defense
- In May 2024, Teledyne FLIR LLC announced a partnership with UE Systems Inc. (U.S.) through which the company aims to provide industrial customers with advanced predictive maintenance solutions. This collaboration will combine Teledyne's thermal imaging systems with UE system's ultrasonic technology
- In April 2024, New Imaging Technologies (NIT) launched its latest advancement in SWIR imaging technology: the high-resolution SWIR InGaAs sensor precisely engineered to tackle the industry's toughest challenges. NSC2101, the new SWIR, features a high-performance InGaAs sensor with an 8µm pixel pitch, offering an impressive resolution of 2 MPIX at 1920x1080px. With an ultra-low noise level of just 25e-, it ensures outstanding image clarity even in demanding conditions
- In September 2023, Leonardo DRS (U.S.) launched Small Unmanned Aircraft System Tactical Agile Gimbal (STAG)-5 LLD gimbal which offers high-definition day and night imaging for small, unmanned aircraft. It is lightweight, highly stable, and integrates advanced sensors for superior performance in military operations
- In October 2023, Omron Corporation launched a new line of SWIR cameras aimed at enhancing precision inspection in manufacturing. These cameras enable visibility beyond the capabilities of standard vision systems, making them ideal for detecting defects in materials such as glass, silicon, and plastics. The SWIR technology allows for higher accuracy in inspecting products during various manufacturing stages, improving quality control and reducing waste
- In December 2021, Allied Vision Technologies GmbH (Germany) launched Alvium 1800 (SWIR Camera), which was made available with Sony's innovate InGaAs SWIR sensors
