Millbrook, UK

Qioptiq to Highlight Military Sighting and Infrared Camera Solutions at DVD 2016

Who:

Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies® Company and global technology leader focused on delivering innovative optical and photonic solutions, will showcase its broad offering of night vision, thermal and fused sighting solutions for military customers at DVD2016 in Millbrook, UK.

What:

Sighting and camera capabilities on display in Qioptiq’s exhibit (Booth #3A23):

  • SAKER Fused Weapon Sight (FWS): SAKER provides dismounted close combat users with enhanced, dual waveband detect, recognise and identify capability. Designed for short and medium range surveillance and target engagement, the fully qualified military FWS combines image intensification and uncooled thermal imaging capability in a single lightweight, compact yet rugged package.
  • DRAGON-S (Sniper) Clip On Thermal Weapon Sight: DRAGON-S provides snipers with 24-hour surveillance and target engagement capability for a range of optical dayscopes. It is factory set to eliminate the need for zeroing when the thermal sight is fitted and removed from the front of the dayscope.
  • CougIR12 and CougIR17 - Long Wave Infrared Continuous Zoom Cameras: CougIR offers competitive range performance in a reduced envelope for requirements with tight space constraints. Ruggedised and optimized for the latest 17μm and 12μm uncooled focal plane arrays (including HD formats), CougIR is compatible with all commonly used sensor engines. It features x6 continuous optical zoom, man detection >6.5km and is FOV sensor specific.
  • JaguIR - Medium Wave Infrared Continuous Zoom Camera: JaguIR combines new detector technology with world-class optics to deliver a ruggedised solution for challenging, long-range requirements. It features an x13.5 continuous optical zoom and man detection >11km, with HOT options.
  • JaguIR–L - Medium Wave Infrared Continuous Zoom Camera: JaguIR-L is Qioptiq’s longest-range, ruggedised solution for tough environmental requirements. Its rapid, continuous zoom function allows surveillance of vast areas, while also achieving impressive identification ranges. It features x13.5 continuous optical zoom, man detection >17km and HOT options.

Where:

Millbrook Proving Ground, Millbrook, UK

When:

September 7 – 8, 2016

For more information about Qioptiq, visit www.qioptiq.com/, or Excelitas, visit www.excelitas.com.

About Qioptiq

Qioptiq, an Excelitas Technologies Company, designs and manufactures photonic products and solutions that serve a wide range of markets and applications in the areas of medical and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, defense and aerospace, and research and development. Qioptiq, benefits from having integrated the knowledge and experience of Avimo, Gsänger, LINOS, Optem, Pilkington, Point Source, Rodenstock, Spindler & Hoyer and others. In October 2013, Qioptiq, was acquired by Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other high-performance technology needs of OEM customers. The combined companies have approximately 5,500 employees in North America, Europe and Asia, serving customers across the world. Visit http://www.qioptiq.com and http://www.excelitas.com for more information. Connect with Qioptiq on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Excelitas Technologies

Excelitas Technologies Corp. is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, high-performance, market-driven photonic solutions to meet the lighting, detection and optical technology needs of global customers. From biomedical technology to research laboratory, safety and security, consumer products, semiconductor, energy and environment, industrial sensing & imaging, defense and aerospace, Excelitas Technologies is committed to enabling our customers' success in their end-markets. Excelitas Technologies acquired Qioptiq, in 2013 and now has approximately 5,500 employees in North America, Europe and Asia, serving customers across the world. Connect with Excelitas on FacebookLinkedIn and Twitter.

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Craig Taylor
Director of Global Marketing - Commercial
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Jeff Lavery or Cheryl Reynhout
On Behalf of Excelitas Technologies Corp.
SVM Public Relations
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