Enhancing Performance with Visible Opaque Dyes

In the rapidly evolving world of optical sensing and detection, precise signal management is crucial for optimizing performance. In advanced applications like sensor systems, visible opaque materials formulated with specific near-infrared (NIR) absorbers have proven to be a game-changer. Just like our eyes, sensors in these devices are vulnerable to environmental factors that can degrade […]

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Epolin NIR Light Management Formulations Protect Passengers from the Distracting Red-Glow Created by Driver Monitoring and Assistance Systems

In-vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance systems are designed to monitor driver alertness and provide occupant sensing for safety applications in Vehicles.  These systems use Near Infrared (NIR) LEDs to illuminate and detect objects via directed or flood lighting of the cabin.  To increase the performance and capability of these systems, they increasingly rely on Visible and […]

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About Bandpass Filters

Bandpass filters, often implemented as dyes in electronic applications, serve as crucial components in various devices where the selection and manipulation of specific frequency ranges are necessary. These filters allow signals within a predetermined band of frequencies to pass through while attenuating or blocking frequencies outside of this range. In the context of electronic dyes, […]

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Switching from opaque to transparent Managing near infrared light using visibly opaque materials.

Epolin’s Don Tibbitt recently had his article published on PhotonicsViews: Switching from opaque to transparent Managing near infrared light using visibly opaque materials. Learn how Near Infrared (NIR) light is selectively absorbed and transmitted to improve product performance, function, and safety. NIR is used in applications ranging from lidar and automotive ADAS to machine vision […]

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Epolin has added a compounding extruder to expand research and development efforts.

Epolin, a leader in the production of UV, Visible, and NIR absorbing dyes, has added a compounding extruder to expand research and development efforts. Epolin has improved speed to market and supply chain efficiency with the development of Luminate™ products.  Luminate™ products are ready to mold thermoplastic pellets that are formulated with Epolight® dyes compounded into […]

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Epolin’s team exhibiting at Laser World of Photonics Booth B2.545

Discover new solutions at Epolin’s World of Photonics Booth B2.545 June 27-30, 2023 in Germany. Epolin’s products are designed to address various challenges in the photonics industry. By visiting our booth, you will come across new materials or technologies that can enhance your own projects or research. Epolin’s representatives will be on hand to provide […]

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SPIE Photonics West 2023

It was great to meet everyone who visited the Epolin booth at the SPIE Photonics West 2023 show. We hope that you found the information informative. If you have any further questions or would like to follow up on anything discussed at the booth, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. If you didn’t […]

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Managing Near Infrared (NIR) Light Using  Visible Opaque Materials

Managing Near Infrared (NIR) Light Using Visible Opaque Materials

NIR illumination and detection electronics often incorporate a protective cover or lens that appears black or visibly opaque.  The black cover on the end of a TV remote or a dome around a night vision security camera are examples of visible opaque, NIR transmitting materials.  They obscure electronics and reduce heat from Solar’s visual spectrum while efficiently transmitting NIR portion of light.  They also expand design options and minimize the appearance of welds created by NIR lasers in part joining operations.

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