- January 2025: onsemi (Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC) has completed the acquisition of SWIR Vision Systems, a company recognized for its innovative use of colloidal quantum dots (CQD) in SWIR imaging. This acquisition aims to strengthen onsemi’s portfolio of SWIR sensors, enhancing their capabilities for automotive, industrial, and healthcare applications, with a focus on machine vision and surveillance solutions.
- In April 2024: New Imaging Technologies (NIT) introduced its latest high-resolution InGaAs sensor, the NSC2101, featuring a pixel pitch of 8µm and a resolution of 2 megapixels (1920x1080). This sensor is optimized for high-precision applications, offering exceptional image quality even in challenging lighting conditions, making it ideal for industrial and surveillance uses.
- In October 2023: Omron Corporation unveiled a new line of SWIR cameras designed to meet the growing demand for precision inspection in manufacturing. These cameras offer superior visibility for inspecting materials such as glass, silicon, and plastics, aiding in defect detection and quality control in production processes.
- In September 2024: TriEye launched its TES200 Raven SWIR sensor, capable of capturing images in the 700 to 1650 nm wavelength range. The sensor provides high-speed imaging with a frame rate of up to 180 fps and a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, making it particularly suited for applications in automotive and industrial sectors requiring reliable performance in low-visibility conditions.
- In August 2024: Teledyne Technologies introduced the Forge 1GigE SWIR camera, powered by the new Sony SenSWIR IMX990 InGaAs sensor. This camera offers high sensitivity and wide wavelength coverage, which is ideal for industrial applications such as material analysis and quality inspection under extreme environmental conditions.
- In September 2024: Quantum Solutions collaborated with Topodrone to release the Q.Fly, a drone-mounted camera equipped with SWIR imaging technology. This system is designed for real-time video streaming and integrates seamlessly with DJI drones, making it perfect for applications in remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and agricultural analysis.
- In January 2024: Emberion presented its enhanced VS20 vis-SWIR camera series at Photonics West 2024. The updated cameras now support frame rates of up to 400 fps at VGA resolution, providing greater speed and flexibility for industrial and surveillance applications. A new compact version weighing just 450g was also introduced, making it more portable and suitable for integration with UAVs and other mobile platforms.
