Knight Optical

22/07/2025

🤔 Tight tolerances, long lead times and coatings that simply don't make the cut?

We know the all-too-common pain points optical and R&D departments face when searching for the right optical components for laser systems.

🔧 For engineers, these obstacles are far too familiar:

- Struggling to source optics that meet exact specs
- Long lead times for niche components
- Coatings that can't handle power density
- Limited flexibility for prototyping.

✅ We've spent over 30 years working with specifiers to help them overcome these hurdles. Whether supplying one-off custom parts for prototyping or fulfilling large-scale production runs, we deliver with all these challenges in mind.

If you're facing a tricky optical component issue, contact our team today to discover how we can solve it together.

Alternatively, find out more about our work with the laser industry here: https://www.knightoptical.com/industries/laser-technology/

21/07/2025

🌍 More good news from team KO!

We’ve successfully achieved recertification of our UKAS-accredited ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS).

🔧 This follows our ISO 9001 Quality Management certification in December, and it’s another step forward in our commitment to responsible business practices and operational excellence.

So, what does ISO 14001 mean for Knight Optical?

🗑️ Reduced waste and improved energy efficiency
💪 Stronger compliance across key markets
🌿 Greater support for our customers' environmental and ESG goals

👉 Learn more about our accreditations here: https://www.knightoptical.com/news/knight-optical-iso-14001-recertification/

09/07/2025

The winner of our lightsaber giveaway has been announced!

🥁 Drumroll please... 🥁

👏 Congratulations to Tuukka Saarela from Senop Oy, who took home the prize after visiting our stand at last month’s LASER World of PHOTONICS!

🙌 A big thank you to everyone who entered and stopped by. Keep your eyes peeled for our next competition – and the next show we'll be exhibiting at!

09/07/2025

🔎 Optical and R&D engineers know that the right optical components can make or break laser systems.

There are a few vital considerations to bear in mind when it comes to picking optics for laser-based systems, such as:

🎯 Beam quality and focus
🌈 Wavelength selection
📐 Precision alignment
💪 Power handling
⚙️ System efficiency.

Finding the right components that meet exact specifications is no mean feat and shouldn't result in performance trade-offs.

With thousands of optics in stock and custom-made solutions available, we've been helping laser specifiers meet exacting standards for over 30 years – across fields from medical to manufacturing.

If you need something bespoke, our custom route enables you to choose the exact tolerances, substrates, coatings and dimensions your application requires so your system performs as intended.

🔗 To learn more about our expertise in laser optics and how we support optical and R&D engineers like you, visit: https://www.knightoptical.com/industries/laser-technology/

23/06/2025

2025's laser industry is booming, and optics are at its center.

This year, we're seeing growing interest in everything from medical robots and hyperspectral sensing to integrated photonics for LiDAR and quantum sensor technology.

🧐 So, what area will lean most on optics across the next few years?

While quantum sensing is undoubtedly advancing, hyperspectral sensing – with its prospects in everything from agriculture, space and defence to pharmaceuticals – is a strong contender. With its need for precise wavelength control and broad spectral coverage, specialised filters, coatings and custom assemblies will be essential to unlock its full potential.

Where do you see the greatest pressure for precision optics, and is it shaping how you spec components? Let us know in the comments below.

📍Many of these topics are being explored at this year's LASER World of PHOTONICS.

If you're attending, you'll find us in Hall A3, Stand 533, where you can get hands-on with our precision optics and discover how we can support your next project.

Find out more: https://www.knightoptical.com/about-us/events/

17/06/2025

Why is spectrometry booming in popularity? 🤔

✅ They analyse samples without damaging or destroying them (essential for rare and high-value items like artwork and diamonds)
✅ They're often more affordable than many other analytical methods, making it practical across a wide range of industries
✅ They detect even the smallest differences in composition or trace substances
✅ They're fast and efficient, which is ideal for real-time or high-throughput applications in industrial and quality control (QC).

With six models available through Knight Optical, each spectrometer is engineered for application-specific needs.

Our range includes:

🔍 High-Resolution Spectrometers
⚡ High-Sensitivity Spectrometers
🌈 Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectrometers
🧪 Raman Spectrometers
🔬 Versatile Spectrometers
📏 Microspectrometers.

👉 Discover more about our spectrometers, and the world of spectrometry, here: https://bit.ly/4mWqC3I

12/06/2025

💎 Did you know science and luxury go hand in hand?

💍 Spectrometers aren't just tools found in the lab; they're also used to verify the authenticity of items like diamonds and high-end designer bags.

🔬 To celebrate our recently expanded spectrometer portfolio, we've explored the fascinating world of spectroscopy and some of the many industries that harness its benefits.

Our latest blog uncovers the different types of spectrometers, typical real-world applications and the essential optical components used inside these devices.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4mWqC3I

06/06/2025

We’re excited to announce Knight Optical will be exhibiting at LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich!

Visit us at Hall A3, Stand 533 to explore precision optics solutions for laser, scientific and industrial applications.

💬 Book a meeting with our Technical Sales team today: [email protected]

🚀 Let’s go!

05/06/2025

🌈 Proud to Stand with Pride 🌈

At Knight Optical, we believe that innovation thrives in inclusive environments. This Pride Month, we’re proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, celebrating the diversity that powers progress in science, technology, and business.

Optics is all about clarity, precision, and seeing things from every angle. It’s a fitting reminder that every perspective matters.

We’ve updated our logo for Pride Month to reflect our commitment to equality, respect, and creating a workplace, and a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.

04/06/2025

🌊 Mini Diver, Big Adventure!

When we ran our latest giveaway, we never expected part of the LEGO City: Underwater Exploration set to make it this close to a real ocean expedition!

Shoutout to our winner Dr. Sue Hartman, who took one of the mini divers along on her research voyage aboard the RRS James Cook with the National Oceanography Centre!

🔎 Can you spot the tiny explorer?
📖 Check out the blog here: https://blogs.noc.ac.uk/jc278-pap/can-you-spot-mini-diver

You never know where the next adventure, or the next optical solution, might take you. At Knight Optical, we love connecting with the scientists, engineers, and researchers behind the work. We’re always inspired by the brilliant minds behind the science and their sense of fun.

Submitted by E.Maslin on Wed, 04/06/2025 – 09:07 Blog tags JC278-PAP We’re at sea onboard the Royal Research Ship (RRS) James Cook as part of JC278, the 40th anniversary expedition to the Porcupine Abyssal Plain Sustained Observatory (PAP-SO).  As well as the more than 30 scientists onboard, we...