Knight Optical

10/10/2025

We often discuss the use of optical components in the medical field, but what about their application in mental health treatments? 🧠

Unbeknownst to some, optics play a big role here, too. Take light-based therapies, for example. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) light boxes – which use LEDs, fluorescent tubes and optical filters – block out harmful UV rays while delivering the right intensity of light to help regulate the body’s melatonin and serotonin levels.

Meanwhile, Virtual Reality (VR) therapy – which also relies heavily on precision optical systems – is being used to help manage conditions like anxiety, depression and PTSD, often as part of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

So, while optics might seem far removed from mental health, they’re actually quietly helping to light the way toward better wellbeing. 💡

08/10/2025

Congratulations to our Photonics UK Giveaway Winner! 🎉

A big well done to Peter Collins from Laser 2000, who won our Creality Ender-3 V3 SE 3D Printer at this year’s show!

Thank you to everyone who visited the Knight Optical stand and entered, it was great meeting so many of you over the two days at Photonics UK 2025.

07/10/2025

Optical prisms are around us in more ways than you may think.

The four main types – rotation, dispersion, displacement and deviation prisms – are powering everything from the projected movies you watch during cosy winter evenings and wildlife you spot through binoculars, to construction projects that ensure properties are constructed with precision.

📖 In our latest blog, we explore how various types of prisms are integrated into everyday items and how they support the conveniences many of us take for granted.

Find out where else prisms are hiding in our latest blog. Read it here:

03/10/2025

How do optical prisms actually work?

🌈 From the fundamental physics of refraction and total internal reflection (TIR) to understanding which mechanism best suits your application, our latest guide breaks down everything engineers and optical designers need to know about prisms.

We cover the two core physics principles that enable prism functions, explore four main prism categories, and focus on the two most popular types in precision optical systems: dispersive and reflecting prisms.

📖 Read our complete guide, Understanding Optical Prisms, here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nwXhk0

Explore optical prisms, how they work, and when to use dispersive or reflecting types for precision applications.

26/09/2025

A huge thank you to our amazing team for putting together a wonderful Macmillan Coffee Morning today ☕💚

Your effort, bakes, and generosity made it a real success - all in support of such an important cause. Well done, team! 👏

24/09/2025

We’re live at Photonics UK 2025! ✨

Come and meet the Knight Optical team at Hall S6, Stand E52 (24–25 September, ExCeL London). We’re showcasing our wide range of precision optics and can’t wait to connect with new and familiar faces across the photonics community.

See you at the stand! 👋

22/09/2025

🚨 Giveaway Alert! 🚨

We’ll be at Photonics UK from tomorrow and we’re bringing something special with us.

Visit us at Hall S6, Stand E52 (24–25 September, ExCeL London) for your chance to win a Creality Ender-3 V3 SE 3D Printer 🎁🖨️

Come and chat with the Knight Optical team about our precision optics, explore how we can support your projects, and don’t miss out on entering the giveaway!

See you at Photonics UK! 👋✨

18/09/2025

In high demand this month: Fresnel Lenses!

Thin, lightweight, and low-absorption — delivering the performance of a traditional lens without the bulk. Ideal for condenser and lighting systems.

Explore our website for more information.

15/09/2025

We’re excited to be heading to Photonics UK next week! ✨

The team is looking forward to connecting with everyone and showcasing our precision optics.

Make sure to keep an eye on our socials to catch a glimpse of this year’s giveaway 👀🎁

Find out more about our plans for the show here: https://www.knightoptical.com/news/knight-optical-at-photonics-uk-2025/

11/09/2025

Our US Sales team had a fantastic time walking the floor at Analytica 2025!

It was a brilliant opportunity to explore the latest innovations in science and technology and to connect with both long-standing contacts and new connections.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to chat with the team — we’re excited about the opportunities ahead.

Until next time, Analytica! 👋

10/09/2025

We’re excited to have worked with SMi Systems, supplying custom prisms and lenses for their high-throughput, widefield imaging platform – already making an impact in cancer and COVID-19 research.

By moving beyond off-the-shelf optics, our bespoke components:

🔹 Improved transmission by 25%
🔹 Reduced aberrations & transmission loss
🔹 Enabled a more compact instrument

A huge thank you to SMi Systems – a brilliant collaboration pushing the limits of drug discovery and diagnostics.

For more information on our work in biomedical projects, please contact Connor Anderson, UK Sales Supervisor at Knight Optical.

https://www.knightoptical.com/custom-solutions/smi-systems-medical-imaging/