Join Optikos at AutoSens USA 2026 in Detroit for new optical testing demos and an in‑depth presentation on stray light performance in automotive imaging.
Our Biggest Insight from AutoSens Europe 2025: Start Measuring What Matters
On October 8th, 2025, Principal Optical Systems Engineer, Kevin Sweeney presented at AutoSens Europe about the challenges the automotive sector is facing with thermal imaging technology. As more than 28 million cars worldwide are now equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that use thermal sensors[1], Kevin’s insights come at the right time to break new ground for IR systems …
Planning The Future Of Thermal Camera Testing At AutoSens Europe 2025
In the United States, more than three-quarters of pedestrian fatalities happen after dark.[1] Nighttime pedestrian collisions at intersections have an 83% higher chance of being fatal without street lighting.[2] The severity of pedestrian safeguarding has prompted the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to finalize a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard in May 2024, mandating …
From Headlight Glare to Autonomous Driving: How Optikos Stray Light Testing Rules the Road in 2025
Stray light is the invisible enemy of every professional automaker in 2025. Want to build a car with adaptive headlights? You’ll need to test for stray light. Looking to develop the next craze in Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)? You’ll run into LiDAR technology, which needs to be vetted for stray light interference. Basically, every new car that is being manufactured …
Precision Engineering as the Secret Ingredient for Meridian® Target Projector Performance
Choosing the right target projector has a major impact on the sensitivity and performance of the tested system. This is something that we are deeply aware of at Optikos®, having provided over 2,500 such high-output devices for the past decade to clients worldwide. In fact, The Optical Engineering Experts® have designed the Meridian target projectors with the aim of setting …
Ultrastable, Ruggedized Optical Systems Are No Longer Nice-To-Haves
What do our customers in defense, aerial imaging, space, and transportation have in common? They all share a deepened need for rugged design and survivability when it comes to their optical components. Just imagine a van that transports packages door to door. In 2025, that van will be equipped with high-resolution cameras that continuously monitor road conditions, detect obstacles, and …
From Cells to Stars—Optikos to Showcase Full-Spectrum Portfolio at SPIE Optics and Photonics 2025
Every year, experts in the science of light gather at SPIE Optics and Photonics, a leading multidisciplinary event with a rich symposium that ranges from astronomy applications to nanoscience. Between August 5th to August 7th, 2025, a part of the Optikos team of engineering experts will attend the exhibition, similarly showcasing our latest and most diverse optical solutions portfolio to …
Join Optikos at AutoSens USA 2025
AutoSens USA is returning to Detroit June 10–12, bringing together leaders in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies. This premier event fosters collaboration among a world-class technical audience of OEMs, suppliers, and engineers to shape the future of vehicle perception. Drop by Booth 328 to meet our suite of Meridian® camera testing solutions. These systems provide high-speed, …