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Optics for Photography: Examining Optical Components Through a Wide-Angle Lens
When you think of optics, perhaps one of the most commonly considered applications is photography. Here at Knight Optical, we have provided custom-manufactured optical components for all categories of photography – from sports and architecture to high fashion, landscape and even astrophotography. In this article, we explore the use of a handful of our optics within photographic applications.
Drone Development on Autopilot: How Are Optical Components Used in Drones?
Last month, NASA made a huge announcement – the success of its Ingenuity helicopter taking flight on Mars, making the UAV the first-ever aircraft to “make a powered, controlled flight on another planet
Knight Optical’s 30 Years of Premium Quality Optical Components
This year, Knight Optical – the leading supplier of metrology-tested, custom-made optical components – celebrates three decades in business
Under the Sea: Optical Components Used for Marine Biology and Deep-Sea Exploration
We delve further south into the deep blue and explore how our optics are used in the sea for marine biology and deep-sea exploration.
Shining a Light on Optical Components and Solar Observation
Knight Optical – the leading supplier of metrology-tested, custom-made and stock optical components – explores the relationship between optics and solar observation.
Flight of the Optical Components: How Optics Are Used in State-of-the-Art Airborne Applications
As a world-leading supplier of optical components for the cutting-edge integrated technologies within these aircraft divisions, Knight Optical explores some uses of optics in aviation.
Optics are all around us
Whether it’s in the kitchen, bathroom, lounge or utility room, it’s surprising to learn just how many optics live alongside us every day.
Tiny Tech: The World of Nanotechnology
As a regular supplier of metrology-tested components for nanotechnological use, Knight Optical runs through some of the most novel applications within this specialised field of science and tech.
This Month’s Top Tech
Technological advancements are moving at the speed of light. Industries across the globe are continuously innovating to discover the latest in ground-breaking tech to improve our way of life. Here, Knight Optical – the industry-leading supplier of premium-quality, metrology-tested optical components – explores this month’s top tech.
Knight Optical Meets Demand with Customisable Lithium Fluoride (LiF) Windows
Having witnessed the exponential growth of LiF Windows amongst customers working on UV applications, in particular, we have grown our portfolio to meet an even broader spectrum of requirements