SphereOptics Acquired by Halma
Acquisition to be merged with Halma photonics company Labsphere

January 20, 2010

Halma p.l.c., a leading safety, health and sensor technology group based in the United Kingdom, has acquired SphereOptics, a maker of custom light measurement technologies.  SphereOptics will join Halma’s global group of photonics businesses as it is merged with light metrology industry leader, Labsphere.

SphereOptics (www.sphereoptics.com), based in New Hampshire, USA, manufactures and distributes precision products for use in light metrology applications. The company’s standard and custom radiometric and photometric products address the specific needs of the aerospace, automotive, electronic imaging, laser diode, LED, lighting, medical imaging and optics industries.

Also based in New Hampshire, Labsphere (www.labsphere.com) has a strong worldwide presence in light testing and measurement and optical coatings.  The company’s products include LED, laser and traditional light source light measurement systems; uniform light sources for imaging device calibration; spectroscopy accessories; and high diffuse reflectance materials and coatings for applications in backlit panel displays, computed radiography, and system calibration. 

"The reunion of two industry leaders, Labsphere and SphereOptics, will provide our customers with innovative, high quality products, world class technical expertise and unequalled customer service," commented Labsphere President Kevin Chittim.

Halma (www.halma.com) is a holding company of almost 50 worldwide subsidiaries that develop and manufacture products to improve quality of life for people worldwide. The company’s business groups focus on industrial safety, health and analysis and infrastructure sensors.  SphereOptics joins Labsphere, Ocean Optics (www.oceanoptics.com), Ocean Thin Films (www.oceanthinfilms.com), Fiberguide (www.fiberguide.com), and Mikropack GmbH (www.mikropack.de) in the photonics sector of the health and analysis business group.

Halma’s photonics companies are established brands with market-leading technologies and products which generate light, condition light and analyze the interaction of light on substances. Their products range from spectrometers to complementary technologies such as chemical sensors, analytical instrumentation, optical fibers, thin films and optics. The scope of applications is vast, from cancer detection to specialized architectural and theater lighting filters.  The acquisition of SphereOptics and its complementary technologies will create opportunities for technical and marketing collaborations as Halma continues to grow this sector.

View Labsphere's press release archive at: www.halmapr.com/news/labsphere 

Precision Photometrics Ltd Appointed Reseller Of Sphereoptics Products In Uk, Ireland And Scotland

October 1, 2008

SphereOptics is pleased to announce the appointment of Precision Photometrics as exclusive distributor for SphereOptics products and services in the UK, Ireland and Scotland. Precision Photometrics supplies high performance and custom made light measurement systems from the world’s best instrumentation manufacturers to industry and research institutes in the UK and Ireland. Backed with more than twenty years experience in developing photometric & spectroradiometric systems you can trust Precision Photometrics to deliver the best value equipment for your application.

Located in Edinburgh, UK the company will market and sell the complete line of SphereOptics products, including integrating spheres, light measurement systems, luminance/radiance standards and reflectance standards and materials.

SphereOptics introduces Vacuum Compatible Radiance Source for sensor calibration

September 1, 2008

SphereOptics is pleased to introduce the development of a Vacuum Compatible Radiance Sphere Sources build to operate inside a thermal-vacuum chamber. These integrating sphere-based uniform light source systems are designed to perform critical flat-fielding and radiometric calibration of satellite sensors and cameras under the same atmospheric conditions where they will be deployed.  This eliminates many of the uncertainties of conventional measurement methods where modifications or assumptions are needed to translate the measurement results to space conditions. Users can now obtain critical flat field data for spatial and angular correction of camera image non-uniformities to produce more reliable data and clearer, crisper images from satellite cameras   Information about these systems can be found on our site under Luminance/Radiance Systems.

SphereOptics moves offices to new, larger facility in New Hampshire

We are pleased to announce the expansion and relocation of our offices and manufacturing facility from Contoocook NH to Horseshoe Pond Lane in Concord, NH 03301.

The move stems from unprecedent growth over the past few years, and SphereOptics’ commitment to providing high quality products and services. The new 12,000 square foot facility provides space for larger research and development laboratory, and a state-of-the-art calibration laboratory, as well as expanded manufacturing and administration office areas.

NEW LITERATURE AVAILABLE

Luminance/Radiance Calibration Sources
SphereOptics announces the publication of a six page, full color brochure describing a series of integrating sphere-based uniform light source systems for calibration and testing of electronic imaging sensors, remote sensing equipment, and for use as UV radiance calibration sources. The brochure gives product details and specifications and presents some of our custom system designs. The brochure is free upon request, or you may download a pdf version from the literature section of this website.

LCS LED Characterization Systems
A new 6-page, full color brochure describing our new LCS LED Characterization Systems is available either in print version or downloadable in pdf format from the literature section of this website. The LCS LED Characterization system is designed with measurement accuracy, flexibility and ease-of-use in mind. The base LCS system accepts a series of integrating spheres, ILEDA or ILEDB adapters to achieve any geometry needed to measure optical, spectral, color and purity characteristics of LEDs Lamps and large light sources.

NEW REPRESENTATIVES

September 2004
SPHEREOPTICS REPRESENTS RADIANT IMAGING PRODUCTS IN FRANCE AND GERMANY

SphereOptics has been appointed distributor for Radiant Imaging’s ProMetric line of imaging photometers and colorimeters in France and Germany.

The ProMetric CCD measurement systems are fast, accurate CCD light and color measurement systems have drawn great interest because of their many applications including display testing, projection system testing and beam pattern testing. ProMetric CCD light and color measurement systems collect millions of data points in seconds. ProMetric software has unprecedented data analysis capabilities, collecting hundreds of thousands to millions of data points in seconds and perform defect analysis and advanced graphical analysis of photometry and colorimetry data including illuminance, luminance, total luminous flux, CCT, CIE chromaticity coordinates, and color luminace difference. This alliance with Radiant Imaging allows SphereOptics to provide its customers in France and Germany with a larger choice of high quality light and color measurement products. In France contact infofr@sphereoptics.com, in Germany contact infode@sphereoptics.com

SphereOptics is pleased to announce the appointment of Harry Skolnik, HMS Technology Sales, as representative in Northern California. Whether you have a new application or are interested in reducing costs for an existing application, Harry Skolnik and SphereOptics can provide solutions and pricing. Call or e-mail Harry at (415) 924-6300 or hskolnik@hotmail.com.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Photonics Marketing Company as excusive reseller of SphereOptics products in India. Photonics Marketing Company, located in Mumbai, is a leading high technology trading and technical service company specializing in representing established overseas photonics companies. Photonics MC carries products covering fields such as lasers, laser diodes, lighting, photonics and fiberoptics used in industry, research, product development and education. Contact PhotonicsMc@mtnl.net.in