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Finding the Right Balance Between Tradition & Innovation in Subsea R&D

17th Jul 2023 at 3:00 pm

For subsea veterans, achieving the ideal mix of convention and modernisation in the sphere of R&D is indeed an art. Pre-2000, sophisticated sonar systems, telecommunications as well as submersible cameras and craft set a formidable benchmark. Nonetheless, the marketplace has taken noteworthy strides and continues to evolve. At Knight Optical, we are a recognised brand within the forward-thinking community. Here, we discover the art of counterbalancing time-honoured customs with progressive strategies and the advantages of staying abreast of cutting-edge growth.

Renaissance of Robotics: The Top 10 Marvels in the Post-COVID Age

3rd Jul 2023 at 12:49 pm

At Knight Optical, we’ve got our fingers on the pulse of the robotics and automation industry, and we can’t contain our excitement about the jaw-dropping innovations coming out of the sector, especially in the aftermath of the coronavirus. Brace yourself as we dive into the top 10 incredible advancements that arose after 2020 and are radically changing the way we live, work and play.

How to Choose the Right Optical Component Supplier for Your R&D Lab’s Specific Needs

15th Jun 2023 at 5:07 pm

Selecting the perfect optical component partner for your research and development (R&D) laboratory’s specifications demands thoughtful evaluation of various critical factors. As a provider of high-quality, metrology-tested optics, the team here at Knight Optical recognise the significance of pinpointing a supplier that can meet your specific requirements. Below, we delve into the seven key pillars that comprise the basis of a reputable company, which are worth your careful consideration.

Seeing the Future: How Machine Vision Is Revolutionising Industry

19th Apr 2023 at 12:07 pm

A subfield of artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision is advancing quickly and has the capacity to revolutionise many industries worldwide. Since it heavily relies on visual processing, it is no wonder that integrating high-precision optical components is crucial to its operation. In this blog, Knight Optical, a major supplier of metrology-tested optical components, delves into the rise of machine vision and other automation systems in various sectors.

Pumping up Productivity: How Robotics are Used in the Oil and Gas Industry

22nd Mar 2023 at 3:59 pm

Robotics and automation have greatly enhanced the development of oil and gas by improving maintenance and repair, production efficiency, and safety monitoring. These systems are often equipped with advanced components such as sensors and cameras, with optical components being particularly crucial to their performance. Here, Knight Optical, a leading provider of high-precision optical components, explores the application of robotics and autonomous technology in the oil and gas industry.

What is a Cobot? Bridging the Gap Between Robots and Humans

13th Mar 2023 at 9:52 am

As we reflect on history, we can observe numerous systems with resemblances to robots. In fact, some concepts of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are speculated to date back to ancient times. The resourceful Ancient Greeks, for instance, created sophisticated automated puppet theatres1, while the Ancient Egyptians devised ingenious mechanical operating systems embodied in figurines2. Fast-forwarding to the present era, significant progress has been made since the days of Ancient Greece and Egypt. Nevertheless, it is evident that the fundamental mechanics of some contemporary systems bear similarities to those of antiquity.

Education Through the Lens: Optical Components for Medical Universities

1st Mar 2023 at 10:39 am

Scientific Optical components play a crucial role in medical research and diagnosis in universities worldwide. In laboratories, they’re used to examine biological specimens, create images, and perform other important tasks. From microscopes to spectrophotometers, optics are essential in advancing medical knowledge and treatment. As a trusted global supplier of high-quality optical components for dominant medical universities, here Knight Optical provides insight into some of the optics that are found in these labs and the applications they’re being used for.

A Clear Vision: The Latest Developments in Lens Technology

23rd Feb 2023 at 9:25 am

As a forward-looking, global supplier of optical components for scientific and technological projects, Knight Optical strives to keep abreast of unique uses for its products as well as brand-new optics as part of its internal product development. In this blog, the trusted provider explores the popularity of one of its biggest ranges, Lenses, and highlights one of the latest innovations to hit the headlines in this field of optical components – the Metalens.

In The Spotlight: Calomel Infrared (IR) Polarisers

8th Feb 2023 at 12:38 pm

Knight Optical, the leading supplier of on-spec, metrology-tested optics, is proud to announce that it now offers a new range of high-spec components, Calomel Infrared (IR) Polarisers. In this Spotlight blog, we run through everything you need to know about these highly birefringent crystal polarisers and uncover some of their typical uses.

Optical Components at The Movies!

24th Jan 2023 at 2:53 pm

Here at Knight Optical, some of our premium-quality optical components have played a key role in shooting some of the world’s most legendary blockbuster movies, not to mention addictive TV programmes, aired worldwide. From Neutral-Density (ND) and Dichroic Filters to Polarisers, Optical Domes, and Lenses – such as Fresnel and Wide-Angle varieties, for example – there’s a wide variety of high-precision optical components that help production teams to capture all the action with outstanding results.