About Us
Here at Knight Optical, we enable pioneers to harness the power of photonics. From underwater imaging systems to LiDAR in space, we take on the challenge of meeting your exact specifications. We have an extensive and competitive product portfolio of quality precision optical components, sub-assemblies, and mechanics available in stock and if you can’t find what you need, we are the industry leaders for custom and bespoke requirements.
We serve a diverse customer base in scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, optoelectronics, laser, R&D, oil and gas and industrial sectors. Our brand promise is bringing quality into focus in everything we do, and our <0.3% reject rate from optics tested in our metrology lab is a testament to that promise.
No project is too big or small; we provide a seamless experience for everyone – from PhD and research students working on one-off projects to R&D engineers, supply chain professionals, and purchasing personnel at global OEMs, wherever you are in your design process. We can support with specification, prototyping, manufacturing, quality and testing with dedicated account management throughout.
We care about getting your specifications right, and our proactive attitude ensures we find solutions even in the most challenging situations. At Knight Optical, we are proud to be a nimble and dependable partner to the optics and photonics industry.
Bringing Quality Into Focus
Knight Optical is a UK-based, UKAS ISO9001:2015 and UKAS ISO14001:2015- accredited company with sales offices in Kent, UK and Rhode Island, USA. Knight Optical is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torrent Photonics Holdco LLC.
Meet Torrent Photonics
Torrent Photonics is an ITAR-registered and ISO-certified U.S. manufacturer of optical components, assemblies, and spectral devices. Torrent provides a complete photonics supply chain for DoD prime contractors and commercial customers in life sciences, medical devices, semiconductors, and industrial segments with its vertically integrated manufacturing facility. Designing and manufacturing optical systems with exceptional performance even in the most challenging environments, Torrent’s solutions are robust and scalable and enable new potential in the field. With Torrent Photonics’ advanced capabilities, Knight Optical’s expertise is increasing with an enhanced product portfolio, volume manufacturing, and seamless customer experience.
Learn more about Torrent and their custom capabilities in optical systems and components: https://torrentphotonics.com/