Reliable Spectral Analysis in Harsh Environments with SmartEngines

Maintaining the accuracy of spectral analysis systems deployed for continuous monitoring applications in harsh environments is challenging. Temperature and humidity fluctuations, mechanical vibration and operational stresses can compromise spectrometers at the core of analytical instruments leading to measurement drift, increased maintenance, and compromised and so unreliable analysis. Function... read more

Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs): An Enabling Solution to Advancing Low-Light Detection Systems

Effective and efficient low-light detection and measurement is critical to many commercial and scientific applications. What differentiates fast, low-light, detection solutions however, is the extent to which individual photons are converted to a detectable signal with low dark current and low excess noise. When the capture minute light signals is critical, it makes sense to rely on the most accurate... read more

AP Technologies: Showcasing Innovation at Machine Building North

Our Presence at Machine Building North 2025

Industry exhibitions represent an important opportunity to meet OEM customers and so we were delighted to be able to participate in Machine  Building North on 10 April at the Concorde Centre, Manchester with both live and static displays. For us here at AP Technologies, exhibiting is not just about demonstrating... read more

Advancing UV LED Technology: Silanna's Short-Period Super Lattice Innovation

Although LEDs were invented almost a century ago and have been in commercial use for over 60 years, until now, their fabrication for deployment in the UV has proved challenging. Traditional highly Al-doped bulk crystal AlGaN techniques have been the basis for most LEDs used at these wavelengths. However, semiconductors manufactured in this way face fundamental limitations that restrict their effectiveness.... read more

APT appointed distributor for Silanna UV's 235 & 255nm UVC LEDs

We are pleased to announce that AP Technologies, a leading distributor of optoelectronic components, are now partnering with Silanna UV, the renowned developer and manufacturer of advanced ultraviolet (UV) LED technologies.

Silanna UV, based in Queensland, Australia, is at the forefront of UV LED innovation, offering a range of UVC LEDs at 235nm and 255nm. These products are... read more

QDL's Lantana-series: A Leap in Compact Visible Laser Technology for Biomedical Applications

QD Laser, Inc. has unveiled its latest innovation, the Lantana series, a groundbreaking addition to the field of compact visible laser diodes. This new product line is designed to meet the growing demands for miniaturisation and enhanced design flexibility in biomedical equipment.

Based on QD Laser’s award-winning QLD0593 series, these modules combine their Quantum Well... read more

WWEM - October '24

We’ll be exhibiting on 9-10 October 2024 at Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring and Air Quality and Emissions Monitoring on WWEM stand J6 so come and say hello.

Photonics technology is widely used in pollution detection applications. We will be showcasing modules for environmental monitoring system integration including:

LEDs... read more

Compact and Consistently Accurate Distance Sensing: How ToF Sensors are Leading the Way in Industrial Sensing

The technique known as Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensing is becoming a realistic commercial option for OEM companies, opening the door to a multitude of innovative applications. Broadcom's ToF sensors have now been successfully integrated into diverse systems such as collision/overhang/void avoidance for autonomous vehicles, robotic arm control, drone navigation, inventory management, material level... read more

Fast, Precise, Adaptable: Liquid Crystal Components are a Game Changer for Machine Vision

Machine vision technology has gained significant importance due to its ability to automatically inspect, analyse and control processes. Its deployment only stands to increase with the development of industry 4.0 and further automation of manufacturing processes. In modern machine vision, high speed imaging is increasingly important. In this article, we will discuss how the unique properties of liquid... read more

NewDEL™ Fibre-Coupled LED Light Sources Set New Standards in Brightness, Versatility, and Efficiency

Fibre-coupled LED light sources have in recent years enabled significant advances in both life sciences and industrial research. Potentially displacing traditional solutions, the use of fibre-coupled LED-based systems has led to notable progress in fields such as microfabrication, spectroscopy, molecular biology, crystallography, materials science and structural biology. Furthermore, they have permitted... read more