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Optical and Machine Vision Institute and engineers develop innovative optical imaging and machine vision systems for a variety of industrial and security ptics and photonics have applications, including: become part of everyday life Ofrom cell phones to medical • Imaging systems and hyperspec- diagnostics to fundamental research and tral imaging through the development. For more than 30 years, to far spectral regions Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®) • 3D imaging with multiple methods has provided innovative solutions to • Biometric collection systems problems within the field of optics and D018202_6912 photonics for use in a wide range of • Particle distribution and sizing industrial and security applications. • Flow visualization and analysis SwRI developed a dual- injection seeded pulsed Ti: that is immune to acoustic noise. SwRI has launched a collaborative • Mobile robot and manipulator multidisciplinary effort with the formation of the Center for Applied Optics and Photonics to resolve the technical Photonics, Optical Sensing challenges associated with the develop- and ment and integration of optical and Optical systems provide a non- photonic systems for manufacturing, contact method for inspection, consumer products, metrology and measurement, analysis and scientific instrumentation. detection. SwRI’s experience in photonics, optical sensing and Capabilities spectroscopy includes: Solid-State • and plasmonics

SwRI scientists and engineers have • Microelectromechanical systems D015674_1986 extensive knowledge of solid-state laser (MEMS) SwRI scientists developed a technique called inverted development, integration and evaluation, • Spectroscopy: UV/Vis/NIR, FTIR, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to enhance including: Raman, LIF, and LIBS sensitivity and identify trace concentrations of . • Laser specifications and requirements • Extreme ultraviolet and infrared • Solid-state laser design and analysis sensing applications and remote sensing • Laser integration and performance measurement • : laser ultrasound and metrology • Specialized development, such as tunable and narrow line-width lasers Live cell fluorescence for use in uncontrolled environments imaging monitors the cellular and compact, low-power, flight-ready internalization of nanoparticles systems (red quantum dots). Scientists use this technology to study live

cell molecular activity. D015023 Optical Systems With more than 30 years of experience in developing advanced optical and electro-optical systems, SwRI’s innovative solutions for clients include: • Optical and electro-optical system design, simulation and analysis • Development of incoherent sources and solar simulation D017861_1600 Robotic de-paint, or paint • Opto-mechanical design and analysis, stripping of aged coatings on including modal and vibration analysis aircraft, integrates a new • Space-qualified high-precision laser and machine vision closed-loop design and fabrication control system for paint, top • Fabrication and system integration coat and primer removal of aircraft coatings. D1M017844_0174 SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Facilities Institute Systems SwRI’s laboratories are outfitted with The Institute maintains a number of state-of-the-art instrumentation and quality certifications including equipment including unique facilities ISO13485:2003 certification that is such as our large anechoic and compliant with the U.S. FDA Quality resonance chambers and the capability System Regulation for medical device development and evaluation. Institute to calibrate and characterize optical quality certifications are monitored and systems operating within the extreme maintained by the Institute Quality ultraviolet spectral region. In addition to Systems and assist the Institute with the 17,000-square-foot main machine implementation of the Quality shop, our precision mechanical Management System. fabrication shop fabricates precision parts for optical and spaceflight Intellectual Property systems. The shop operates under a As part of a long-held tradition, patent quality program that meets the rights arising from sponsored research requirements for both NASA and the at the Institute are often assigned to the U.S. military. The facilities available at client. SwRI generally retains the rights the Institute provide clients with true to Institute-funded advancements. end-to-end development, testing and evaluation capabilities. D016467_1139 SwRI’s large anechoic chamber

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Center for Applied Optics and Photonics We welcome your inquiries. (210) 522-6003 For additional information, [email protected] please contact: Thomas Moore Senior Research Engineer (210) 522-5949 [email protected]

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