LightWorks Optical Systems, Inc. announced the introduction of the Owl-IR product line.

Unveiled this afternoon, the new offering of long wave infrared (LWIR) F1.0 fixed focus objective (FFO) lenses are specially designed to meet the growing needs of commercial customers that
employ a variety of infrared technologies.

Connectikpeople has observed that the Owl-IR LWIR F1.0 FFO lenses are:

·        Camera compatible

·        designed with low F-number

·        Brings color correction.

·        Allows more light to reach the image sensor.

·        Include internal features that significantly reduce stray light. In addition, the rugged hard carbon coating on the exterior lens surface provides excellent durability.

In addition, the LWIR FFO lenses offer superior optical MTF performance for high resolution FPA formats over a wider operating spectral range (8µm to 14µm) and can be purchased in standard focal lengths of 18mm, 25mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm.

About LightWorks Optical Systems

LightWorks Optical Systems, Inc. (LWOS) is a leading provider of high precision optical assemblies, objectives, optics, thin film coatings and optical materials. LightWorks Optics, Inc. was recently acquired by II-VI Incorporated and has merged operations with Exotic Electro-Optics, also a subsidiary of II-VI Inc. The combined company now operates as LightWorks Optical Systems, with facilities located in Murrieta and Tustin, California. The company’s award-winning design, engineering, and production capabilities are meeting the complex optical needs of customers in the medical, defense, aerospace, and commercial industries.