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Bringing Quality Into Focus Global Leader in Precision Optical Components

05/11/2025

In optics, precision goes beyond millimetres; it extends right down to microns and nanometres.

Even the smallest deviation can compromise an entire optical system, and we understand that.

That's why we offer custom-made optical components, designed and manufactured to meet your exact specifications.

If you can't find the right substrate, coating, tolerance, dimension or specification on our website, our team will work with you to develop a solution tailored to your application.

From aerospace navigation systems and surgical imaging to quantum research and semiconductor manufacturing, we've supported global innovators with precision-engineered, purpose-built optics that enable some of the world's most advanced technologies.

Find out more about our custom optics here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nSZz60

31/10/2025

Great to have some Halloween fun to finish off a good month in Optics.

30/10/2025

Mark your diaries: we’ll be exhibiting at next month’s Space Tech Expo Europe🚀

From 18th to 20th November, our UK team will be at Messe Bremen, Germany, for Europe’s largest B2B space event.

📍 Find us on Booth Z35, where we’ll be showcasing our wide range of Filters, Windows, Lenses and Mirrors, alongside specialist substrates such as Germanium, Zinc Selenide, Sapphire and Calcium Fluoride.

Our Technical Sales Team will also be on hand to discuss your upcoming projects, share their expertise and introduce you to our custom optical solutions.

If you want to beat the crowds and arrange a dedicated meeting with one of our team members, get in touch today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nSZ7N0

29/10/2025

What’s red, green and blue, and all around us? 🤔

Photonics, the science of light that powers everything from phone screens to Wi-Fi!

It’s easy to overlook, but light-based technology plays a huge part in almost everything we do, and powers key moments in our daily lives.

🕕 07:00 Wake up: Your phone alarm starts ringing. It’s driven by an LED display – that’s photonics

🪞 07:30 Getting ready: Check your reflection under the bathroom light; those LEDs use optics to create a natural glow

🚦 08:00 Daily commute: Traffic lights, car sensors and even the barcode scanners in shops, as you rush to grab the office milk, all use laser and photonic systems

💻 09:00 Work mode on: From the fibre-optic cables behind your Wi-Fi to the laser printers in your office, photonics keeps your connection (and your paperwork) flowing

🍞 13:00 Lunch break: Industrial lasers have cut and marked the packaging you scan while deciding between a ham or cheese sandwich, and optical sensors help check food quality and safety

📺 19:00 The evening unwind: That crisp TV picture is made possible by optical filters, coatings and precision lenses, bringing your favourite shows to life

🌙 22:30 Head to bed: From streetlights guided by optical sensors to your phone’s ambient light detector dimming your screen, photonics keeps things safe and comfortable after dark.

Photonics shapes every part of our day, and it’s often more than we realise.

28/10/2025

🛩️ Most people are familiar with head-up displays (HUDs) from luxury cars like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, where they help drivers navigate without looking down at the dashboard. But this tech actually originated in military aviation, and it's still essential today.

HUDs rely on precise optical engineering to create what's known as ‘optical infinity’. This makes flight data appear far in the distance (aligned with the pilot's view of the runway or horizon) even though the display itself is just centimetres away. This means pilots can read critical information during landing or combat without refocusing their eyes.

Four main optical component types make this possible: projection lenses, collimation optics, beamsplitters and fold mirrors – all engineered to MIL-SPEC standards for extreme conditions.

👉 Read our latest blog to find out how each component works: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nS-ST0

27/10/2025

We’re proud to announce our ISO 9001 Recertification!

Quality has always been at the heart of everything we do at Knight Optical, from the precision of our optical components to the service we deliver to our customers worldwide.

Our renewed ISO 9001 certification is a testament to our continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality management across all areas of our business.

A huge thank you to our incredible team for their hard work and dedication in achieving this once again. 👏

24/10/2025

Ever wondered why fibre-optic illumination systems don’t melt themselves? 🔥

Halogen and xenon lamps used in these setups produce incredibly bright light, which means they also generate intense heat. Feed that directly into a fibre bundle and you’ve got a recipe for degraded fibres, distorted images and costly repairs.

This is where cold mirrors come in. By reflecting visible light into the fibre while transmitting infrared (IR) away, they act like a thermal bouncer, letting the good stuff through and keeping the heat out.

This results in surgeons getting crystal-clear endoscopic views, microscopes delivering consistent illumination and machine vision systems running reliably for years.

View our range of cold mirrors here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0nS-6q0

23/10/2025

Celebrating our UK Sales Team’s outstanding achievements.

Your dedication and expertise continue to set new standards in precision optics.

22/10/2025

Knight Optical is on the lookout for a Technical Sales Account Manager in the UK to join our growing team.

If you have a passion for precision, enjoy building strong client relationships, and thrive in a technical sales environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Wise Monkey Recruitment and take the next step in your career with a global leader in optical components.

Apply here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0n_0BG0

21/10/2025

It’s our favourite day of the year: the Day of Photonics! 🌈

Today, we’re celebrating how light-based technologies are powering a more sustainable world.

From LiDAR systems improving fuel efficiency to optical sensing tools monitoring air quality, photonics is driving progress across every industry, reducing environmental impact and helping us move ever closer to those net-zero goals.

At Knight Optical, we’re proud to support this evolution through precision-engineered optical components that help our customers innovate responsibly.

20/10/2025

Our 1st annual Pancake Breakfast for the US team last week did not disappoint. Big thanks to the team who joined in and to Leo, this year’s Guest of Honor, who carried out his duties with true dedication (and a full plate)! 👏

17/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating One Year with Knight Optical! 🎉

A huge congratulations to CJ, who’s celebrating one year with the Knight Optical team this month!

Over the past year, CJ has been an integral part of our success, bringing energy, dedication, and a real passion for delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Thank you, CJ, for everything you’ve contributed so far. Here’s to many more great years ahead! 🙌

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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