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A Solution to the Challenge of Identifying Optical Materials

6th Dec 2018 at 10:25 am

Knight Optical, a global leader in precision optical component design, consultancy and manufacturing, has released a whitepaper entitled, ‘Identifying Optical Materials with Precision Accuracy’

Ball half and full lenses for electronics industry

A Guide to Ball Lenses and How to Choose the Right Lens for Your Application

27th Nov 2018 at 10:34 am

Ball lenses are the perfect solution where there is a need to improve signal coupling between fibres, emitters, transmitters, receivers and detectors…

What is an Infrared-Cut Filter, and How to Choose the Right One for your Application?

27th Nov 2018 at 10:33 am

Camera detector systems such as ANPR, CMOS and CCD do a fantastic job of recording accurate colour images in daylight…

Knight Optical Joins ADS Group

27th Nov 2018 at 10:28 am

Knight Optical has joined ADS Group, the trade organisation for the aerospace, defence, security and space industries..

Knight Optical’s UV Fused Silica Lenses for Solid-State Lasers

19th Sep 2018 at 1:48 pm

Our UV Fused Silica Lenses are the component of choice for solid-state laser applications due to their consistently high transmission in the ultraviolet (UV), visible and near-infrared (NIR) spectrums.

Knight Optical’s Colour Glass Filters for ANPR Camera Systems

14th Jul 2018 at 2:02 pm

Knight Optical’s high-precision Colour Glass Filters enable ANPR cameras to capture vehicles’ number plates with ultimate accuracy.

Knight optical’s range of precsion optics for LiDAR Applications

6th Jun 2018 at 2:11 pm

Knight Optical provide custom and stock precision optical components for the latest LiDAR systems.

SUMMER SALE! In honour of our Catalogue Launch

23rd May 2018 at 2:17 pm

Working on a new project or need to restock? Would you like to save some money on your optical components? In honour of our catalogue launch, this summer we will be offering up to 25% off your optics for a minimum spend.

Ball Lenses & Half Ball Lenses for Fibre Lasers

14th May 2018 at 2:19 pm

Knight Optical offer a range of Stock Ball Lenses and Half Ball Lenses, for use within Fibre Lasers. As the name suggests ball lenses are completely spherical lenses mostly made out of High Refractive Index Glass

Knight Optical’s coatings for custom optics

11th May 2018 at 2:21 pm

Knight optical offers a complete range of optical coatings for the toughest environments, we as a company, are always happy to assist in satisfying your requirements for example Hydrophobic coatings for protective windows shown below.