Long-range imaging presents challenges, especially in poor weather conditions. Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) technology enhances visibility beyond the visible spectrum. Unlike visible cameras, which struggle in fog, rain, and low-light environments, SWIR sensors provide more precise images.

NIT’s SenS 1920 SWIR camera, with Full HD resolution and ultra-low read-out noise, delivers superior performance in all conditions, making it an ideal solution for demanding applications.

Key Challenges in Long-Range Imaging

Achieving high-quality imaging over long distances requires overcoming multiple obstacles:

• Atmospheric Interference: Fog, rain, and humidity degrade visibility, scattering light and reducing image clarity.
• Detail Capture: At long distances, objects appear smaller, requiring high resolution to retain critical details.
• Variable Lighting Conditions: Changing environmental conditions can affect imaging quality, necessitating a sensor with high sensitivity and adaptability.

How SenS 1920 Solves These Issues

• High Resolution – Full HD 1920 x 1080 px @ 8µm Pixel Pitch
• High Sensitivity – Ultra-Low noise (25e- Read-Out Noise)

These features are unique in the market, offering an unmatched combination of high resolution and high sensitivity. The SenS 1920 captures fine details even at extreme distances, crucial for precise identification. Additionally, it provides clear imaging in low-visibility conditions. Therefore, it enhances target recognition for defense, surveillance, and industrial applications.

SenS 1920 is designed and manufactured by NIT in France, ensuring high-quality engineering and innovation tailored to meet the most demanding imaging requirements.

Demonstration: Performance in Different Conditions

Set-up Specification:

• Camera Model : SenS 1920
• Resolution : Full HD 1920x1080px @8µm pixel pitch
• Lens Model: AMARYLLIS – RP Optical Lab (SWIR 500 – 2500mm Continuous zoom)
• Location : Le Havre, France
• Date: 8-9 October, 2024

Our demo video showcases the SenS 1920’s capabilities in:

Example 1

• Estimated Distance Range: 19 – 55km
• Condition: Sunny
• Wind speed: 15-16nd

Delivers sharp, high-contrast images with enhanced detail visibility.

Example 2 :

• Estimated Distance Range: 2 – 12km
• Condition: Cloudy & Rain

Maintains clear imaging despite adverse weather, demonstrating its ability to cut through atmospheric interference.

The SenS 1920 SWIR camera is designed to tackle demanding long-range imaging challenges. With its Full HD resolution and high sensitivity, it provides exceptional image clarity, even in difficult weather conditions. Whether used for security, industrial monitoring, or scientific applications, the SenS 1920 ensures reliable, high-quality imaging when it matters most.

New Imaging Technologies (NIT) announces a new partnership with Mountain Photonics, a distributor specializing in advanced photonics solutions. This collaboration strengthens NIT’s presence in key European markets, particularly Germany, by leveraging Mountain Photonics’ expertise in optical metrology and customer support.

Mountain Photonics is recognized for its highly skilled team with deep experience in photonics, a comprehensive portfolio of high-end products, and a long track record in optical metrology. Their commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions aligns perfectly with NIT’s mission to provide state-of-the-art SWIR sensors and cameras for demanding industrial and scientific applications.

This partnership reflects NIT’s commitment to strengthening global relationships and providing advanced SWIR imaging solutions through local expertise.

About New Imaging Technologies (NIT)

New Imaging Technologies (NIT), part of Lynred Group, is a France-based leader in SWIR sensor and camera technology. NIT delivers high-performance imaging solutions for industrial, scientific, and medical applications.

About Mountain Photonics

Mountain Photonics specializes in distributing high-end photonics solutions with a focus on optical metrology. Their experienced team provides advanced technical expertise and customer support, ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies for diverse applications.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. Your partnership inspires us, and we wish you all the best for the coming year.

2024 has been a remarkable year for NIT, filled with exciting advancements:

• SenS 1920 – Full HD SWIR camera: Ultra-high sensitivity with ultra-low noise (25e-).
• SenS 1280 – SXGA SWIR Camera: Now available in CoaXPress and SDI versions.
• High-Speed WiDy SenS 320: Achieving 10kHz frame rates (ROI) with 1µs minimum exposure time.
• NSC1601 Sensor: Our dual-response VGA SWIR sensor is now available in sensor format.
• NIT Joins Lynred: Strengthening innovation and trust through this new positioning

 

2025’s first exhibition

We are excited to invite you to visit us at SPIE Photonics West 2025, San Francisco, California.

Stop by booth #3235 from January 28-30, 2025, to see our latest SWIR innovations firsthand, such as SenS 1920 CameraLink and discuss how we can support your upcoming projects

You can visit Lynred at Booth #5029/6 in the France Pavilion to explore their expertise in infrared technologies and the new EYESENTIAL – SWIR sensor.

Save the date!

The need for advanced imaging technology is critical in the ever-evolving landscape of security and surveillance. NIT’s comprehensive range of SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) InGaAs sensors and cameras delivers superior performance, offering unmatched clarity in challenging environments. Whether it’s for perimeter security, critical infrastructure monitoring, or tactical defense operations, NIT’s solutions excel in demanding applications.

Why SWIR Cameras for Security and Surveillance?

SWIR cameras provide a unique advantage in security and surveillance, thanks to their ability to “see” through challenging conditions such as haze, rain, or darkness, where conventional visible cameras fail. They can also penetrate obscurants like smoke, pollution or snow, delivering clear, actionable images. This makes them essential for border security, critical site monitoring, and tactical situational awareness.

Lynred Acquires New Imaging Technologies (NIT), Strengthening Leadership in Infrared Sensors

We are pleased to announce that LYNRED, a leading global provider of high-quality infrared sensors for the aerospace, defense and commercial markets is acquiring New Imaging Technologies (NIT). The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024, and is subject to customary conditions

The complementarity of NIT’s and LYNRED’s industrial supply chains and technical skills, will strengthen our competitiveness and global leadership in the SWIR market. This will pave the way to new business opportunities between our companies.

LYNRED and NIT will be present at Vision Stuttgart (October 8-10), booth #8C46, and AUSA (October 14-16) at Washington DC, booth #8015, showcasing products based on the companies’ latest technology achievements. These two important tradeshows will give the opportunity to share further information and answer any questions about the acquisition.

 

Boost the throughput of your inspection machine with NIT high-definition, fast-frame-rate InGaAs cameras. 

In the fast-paced world of semiconductor and solar panel manufacturing, precise and efficient inspection is crucial. NIT designs and manufactures high-resolution SWIR InGaAs cameras to meet the demanding requirements of modern fabs. They deliver superior performance in silicon wafer and solar panel inspection.

Why SWIR Cameras for Semiconductor and Solar Panel Inspection?

Manufacturers frequently use SWIR cameras for quality assurance of silicon wafers and associated processes, taking advantage of silicon’s transparency to SWIR wavelengths. To achieve the high throughput required by modern semiconductor fabs, the SWIR cameras must offer high pixel count, small pixel size, high sensitivity, and high frame rate, all being an order of magnitude greater than what is currently available from vendors on the market.

NIT’s Advanced SWIR Camera Solutions for Semiconductor and Solar Panel Inspection

To address these demanding applications, NIT has developed a line of SWIR cameras dedicated to silicon wafer inspection :

SenS 1280:

A Megapixel high sensitivity 1280×1024 pixel focal plane array of 10µm size. The width-to-height ratio is 1.25 and is therefore particularly appropriate to cover large silicon surface area. Electronic noise is low to 30e-.

SenS 1920:

A Two-megapixel high sensitivity 1920×1080 pixel focal plane array of 8µm size. The SenS 1920 exhibits a record noise of less than 25e-. The rectangular aspect ratio of 1.88 is particularly suitable for inspecting the edges and boundaries of long silicon circuits.

These SWIR cameras can operate at full frame at 60Hz and much more by subwindowing.

Our cameras and their performances are unique as they don’t use third-party sensors. NIT powers both cameras with its own SWIR InGaAs sensors, NSC1901 & NSC2101, designed and manufactured in-house. Additionally, NIT offers a comprehensive SDK package compatible with x86-64 (Windows and Linux OS) and Arm64 (AARCH64) simplifying the integration into existing inspection systems.