Founded in 2006 (formerly Fuzhou Rising Electro Optics Co., Ltd.), Rising-EO is a high-tech manufacturer specializing in the research, development, and production of precision optical components, lenses, and complex optical systems. With ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 13485 (medical) certifications, the company provides mission-critical solutions for biomedical, machine vision, laser, and projection display applications. Rising-EO is recognized for its vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities—ranging from individual optical elements to high-definition medical endoscope couplers—serving a global client base with both standard catalog products and custom OEM/ODM optical designs.
Jiangsu Xunzhun Optoelectronics Technology specializes in the R&D, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance infrared optical materials and components. The company is a key player in the optical systems supply chain, providing critical components like Germanium (Ge) windows, lenses, and specialized coatings that are essential for Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR, 8–14μm) thermal imaging systems. Their products are widely utilized in defense, security, aerospace, and industrial metrology sectors where high refractive index and excellent light transmittance are required for harsh or mission-critical environments.
Chongqing Hylon Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer and global supplier specializing in optoelectronics, precision optical instruments, and laser distance measurement hardware. Established in 2015, the company integrates research, optical design, and precision assembly to produce portable laser rangefinders, thermal and night vision optics, and optomechanical sub-systems. Serving outdoor, sports (golf and hunting), forestry, industrial surveying, and security sectors, Hylon provides OEM/ODM manufacturing capabilities ranging from board-level optical modules to fully integrated optoelectronic devices.
Founded in 1991, DAHENG IMAGING is a leading Chinese designer and manufacturer of professional machine vision products, industrial digital cameras, and automated vision solutions. A core subsidiary of China Daheng Group, Inc., the company specializes in high-speed USB 3.0, GigE, 10GigE, CoaXPress, and board-level industrial cameras (such as the MERCURY, VENUS, and MARS series), frame grabbers, telecentric lenses, and vision software. Serving automotive manufacturing, semiconductor inspection, electronics, logistics, robotics, and medical devices, DAHENG IMAGING delivers high-performance imaging components and OEM/ODM engineering solutions globally.
Exosens is a high-technology European leader specializing in high-performance amplification, detection, and imaging solutions. Formerly operating as the Photonis Group (and unifying leading brands including Photonis, Xenics, El-Mul, Phasics, and Centronic), Exosens designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical components, custom sensors, and specialized camera systems covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum from UV to LWIR, as well as electron, ion, neutron, and gamma detection. Servicing critical applications across defense and night vision, nuclear safety, life sciences, and industrial NDT, Exosens provides state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes, SWIR/LWIR thermal camera cores, wavefront sensors, microchannel plates, and nuclear instrumentation worldwide.
Photonis is now a part of Exosens.Exosens is a high-technology European leader specializing in high-performance amplification, detection, and imaging solutions. Formerly operating as the Photonis Group (and unifying leading brands including Photonis, Xenics, El-Mul, Phasics, and Centronic), Exosens designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical components, custom sensors, and specialized camera systems covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum from UV to LWIR, as well as electron, ion, neutron, and gamma detection. Servicing critical applications across defense and night vision, nuclear safety, life sciences, and industrial NDT, Exosens provides state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes, SWIR/LWIR thermal camera cores, wavefront sensors, microchannel plates, and nuclear instrumentation worldwide.
Exosens bought Centronic, a high-technology European leader specializing in high-performance amplification, detection, and imaging solutions. Formerly operating as the Photonis Group (and unifying leading brands including Photonis, Xenics, El-Mul, Phasics, and Centronic), Exosens designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical components, custom sensors, and specialized camera systems covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum from UV to LWIR, as well as electron, ion, neutron, and gamma detection. Servicing critical applications across defense and night vision, nuclear safety, life sciences, and industrial NDT, Exosens provides state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes, SWIR/LWIR thermal camera cores, wavefront sensors, microchannel plates, and nuclear instrumentation worldwide.
Founded in 1981, Korea Electro-Optics Co., Ltd. (KEOC) is a premier South Korean manufacturer specializing in ultra-precision optical components and custom electro-optical sub-assemblies. The m73.php series highlights their dedicated optical module assembly line, where single-element precision optics (aspheres, mirrors, and micro-lenses) are integrated into high-reliability optomechanical systems. KEOC’s advanced assembly capabilities include active optical alignment, cleanroom bonding, and environmental testing, serving demanding applications across semiconductor capital equipment, defense, aerospace, and high-power laser manufacturing.
Established in 1991, Boowon Optical Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean designer and manufacturer specializing in high-precision optical lenses and advanced thin-film optical components. Initially starting with lenses for office automation equipment, the company has transformed into a global total-solution optics provider. Boowon Optical develops cutting-edge imaging technologies tailored for autonomous driving systems (ADAS), camera mirror systems (CMS), security surveillance, and factory automation (FA). Leveraging a smart-factory production framework across its Korean headquarters and Chinese manufacturing facilities, the company is trusted globally for its design-to-assembly integration and strict compliance with IATF 16949 automotive quality standards.
AOS Technologies AG is a world-renowned Swiss manufacturer of high-performance digital high-speed cameras, high-speed streaming video systems, and robust image analysis software. Founded in 1998 and integrated into the global Photron Group, the company specializes in engineering ultra-compact, rugged imaging systems tailored for demanding industrial, automotive crash testing, and aerospace/defense applications. Engineered to meet strict international standards—including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 environmental and electromagnetic specifications—AOS Technologies' turnkey hardware and modular software provide high-resolution, precise high-speed video recording under the most severe shock, vibration, and temperature conditions.
Tucsen Photonics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance sCMOS and CMOS scientific cameras, specializing in high-sensitivity and high-throughput imaging solutions. Their technology is at the forefront of the industry’s transition from traditional CCD to advanced sCMOS sensors.Their flagship Dhyana and Aries series deliver exceptional quantum efficiency (QE) of up to 95%, with large pixel sizes (ranging from 6.5 μm to 11 μm) designed to maximize light collection in low-light conditions. These cameras are engineered for demanding applications such as super-resolution microscopy, quantum physics research, gene sequencing, and astronomy.For the industrial sector, Tucsen provides high-speed solutions like the Leo and Gemini series, which utilize back-illuminated (BSI) sCMOS and TDI technology for high-throughput semiconductor, wafer, and FPD inspection. Their cameras are known for their extremely low readout noise (<1.0 e⁻) and sophisticated cooling technologies that ensure stable, high-fidelity data.
SIONYX is a pioneer in silicon-based photonics, specializing in the development of proprietary ultra-low-light CMOS image sensors and high-performance digital night vision systems. Utilizing its revolutionary Black Silicon technology, SIONYX delivers unmatched full-color imaging in near-total darkness (down to <1 millilux / moonless starlight), outperforming traditional thermal and analog night vision devices in clarity and detail.Our product portfolio includes the Aurora series of digital night vision monoculars and the Nightwave marine navigational cameras. SIONYX provides both off-the-shelf and customizable camera cores (XQE/XRB series) and sensor modules for OEM integration. Our solutions are trusted for defense (including U.S. Army IVAS program), marine navigation, law enforcement, search and rescue, and demanding outdoor applications.
Militram (Militram Futuristic Technologies Ltd.) is an Israeli provider of electro-optical and electronic solutions, established in 1975. It is recognized as the country’s largest and oldest distributor of optics and laser technologies. Headquartered in Herzliya with branch offices across Israel, Militram plays a leading role in supplying advanced optical, laser, and electronic systems. The company’s products and expertise are widely used in Israel’s defense and high-tech industries, making it a key contributor to national technology development. Militram was founded by Ram Lachower, who started the business on his own with the guidance and help of his father, Yeshayahu Lachower. Yeshayahu Lachower was a renowned defense procurement official who served as head of the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s supply and procurement mission in the 1950s. Under Ram’s leadership, Militram leveraged this legacy of defense industry connections to expand its portfolio and client base. In the 2010s, Ram’s son Benjamin Lachower joined the company at the age of 21, marking the entry of the third generation. Benjamin Lachower worked in various departments and gradually rose through the ranks, taking on managerial roles in marketing and operations. He is now part of Militram’s leadership team, helping guide the company’s strategy and business development. The Lachower family’s continued involvement underscores Militram’s commitment to continuity, experience, and long-term vision in a fast-evolving technological field.
Xenics is now part of EXOSENS.Exosens designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical components, custom sensors, and specialized camera systems covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum from UV to LWIR, as well as electron, ion, neutron, and gamma detection. Servicing critical applications across defense and night vision, nuclear safety, life sciences, and industrial NDT, Exosens provides state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes, SWIR/LWIR thermal camera cores, wavefront sensors, microchannel plates, and nuclear instrumentation worldwide.