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Opening hours during Christmas 2024

2nd Dec 2024 at 2:59 pm

This year, we will be closing for the festive season from 24th December through to 2nd January. If you are planning to order optical components throughout the month of December, be sure to factor this into your schedule so everything runs smoothly.

Knight Optical Reflects on a Stellar Experience at Space Tech Expo Europe

29th Nov 2024 at 10:22 am

This time last week, we were returning from an exhilarating, photon-fuelled trip to Space Tech Expo Europe. With over 8000 industry experts in attendance, this year’s event provided the perfect platform to forge brand-new connections and explore fresh collaborations in the fast-moving field of space.

Earth Observation (EO): How Optical Components Help Monitor Our Planet

28th Nov 2024 at 5:38 pm

Earth Observation (EO) is transforming how we monitor our planet, with optical components playing a pivotal role in capturing critical data. From military and climate applications to agriculture, EO satellites are advancing our understanding and response to global challenges.

Knight Optical sets course for this month’s Space Tech Expo Europe

15th Nov 2024 at 2:52 pm

From 19th to 21st November, Knight Optical will showcase its high-precision optical components at Europe’s largest B2B space event, Space Tech Expo Europe, on Booth X04 at Bremen Exhibition Hall, Germany.

Reflecting Vs Refracting: Telescopes That Reveal the Wonders of the Cosmos

15th Nov 2024 at 1:51 pm

Capturing moments once unimaginable, these astronomical tools transform how we perceive the universe and deepen our understanding of space and time. In this blog, we explore the differences between two dominant telescopes that help us achieve these goals, reflecting and refracting.

What is Raman Spectroscopy

8th Nov 2024 at 1:46 pm

Raman Spectroscopy: It’s a technique often cited in the world of photonics. If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, you’ve likely encountered the analytical method in our discussions on the various sought-after optical technologies used by diverse sectors.

A Lens on Moon Exploration

11th Oct 2024 at 10:35 am

For the first time in over 50 years, humans will once again walk on the Moon. In this article, we explore both crewed and uncrewed missions – planned and initiated – from around the world that are driving lunar exploration to the next level, along with the cutting-edge optical technologies enabling them to achieve exceptional performance.

The Interplay Between Space and Sea Technologies

6th Sep 2024 at 12:23 pm

Explore the rapid growth and innovations in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, from enhancing business efficiencies to preserving historical documents and advancing healthcare.

Decoding the Future: The Role of Optical Components in OCR

12th Aug 2024 at 9:13 am

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) remains essential for digital transformation efforts across diverse industries. From transforming office-based tasks, such as converting paper invoices into easily accessible digital logs, to digitising medical records to advance healthcare, OCR continues to contribute to global operations, and optical components play a key role.

Knight Optical Acquired by Torrent Photonics LLC

16th Jul 2024 at 8:30 am

We at Knight Optical are excited to announce our acquisition by Torrent Photonics LLC, a leading innovator in photonics technology. This strategic move will expand our global reach and capabilities, enhancing our product portfolio and manufacturing capacities while ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.