Innovation & Insights From SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing
Explore the cutting-edge technologies from SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing. See how industry leaders are pushing boundaries—and how we can collaborate.

The Wise Up PR team was delighted to be in attendance at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, meeting and speaking to a host of some of the most innovative companies in the space.

Brands that stood out
With over 200+ companies exhibiting at the event this year, some brands stood out to our team in particular, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in defense and commercial sensing.
Advance Reproduction Corporation
It delivers high-quality and precision photomasks, photoplotting services, and photolithography solutions. Its applications range from semiconductors and MEMS to microfluidics, aerospace/defense, medical and academic research.
Advanced Scientific Concepts
It develops 3D flash LIDAR (3DFL) systems using solid-state, global shutter technology, which provides real-time, distortion-free imaging for precise range and intensity mapping for applications including navigation, situational awareness, tracking, and augmented reality.
AG Optics
It specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance optical technology. Based in South Korea, it has achieved sales of over $15m (as of 2021) and, from prototype to production, it provides custom optical solutions for a wide range of industries, including defense, aerospace, semiconductors, medical, and scientific research.
FormFactor
A leader in the semiconductor test and measurement space, it offers probe systems, cryogenic and thermal management tools across sectors including aerospace and defense, automotive and beyond.
Gentec-EO
In business for over 50 years, it is focused on laser beam measurement, offering solutions for laser power, energy and beam profiling for scientific, industrial, medical, and defense markets.

Headwall Photonics
It designs and builds holographic diffraction gratings, spectrographs, spectrometers, and systems to provide spectral and spatial precision for everything from environmental monitoring and agriculture to defense, remote sensing, and advanced manufacturing.
i3System
With a wide technology portfolio, it provides uncooled thermal detectors for surveillance, radiometry, and night vision, as well as X-ray imaging detectors for dental systems.
Kopin
With expertise in optics, ASIC design, software, and ergonomics, it develops advanced microdisplays and wearable technology components for defense, industrial, and enterprise applications that are highly ruggedized to adapt to any environment.
Materion Balzers Optics
It is a provider of precision optical coatings and components for custom-engineered solutions that enhance the performance of sensors, lasers, imaging systems, and optical instruments for industries like aerospace, defense, and automotive.
TOPTICA
Referencing the brand as "all wavelengths" (which we loved), it develops and manufactures diode lasers, ultrafast fiber lasers, THz Systems and frequency combs for biophotonics, industrial measurement and quantum technology.

Tower Semiconductor
It's a leader in high-value analog semiconductor manufacturing, from SiGe, BiCMOS, and RF CMOS to power management, CMOS image sensors, photonics, and MEMS, across consumer, industrial, automotive, mobile, medical, and aerospace sectors.
Seeking PR Expertise in Defense And Sensing Industries? Speak To Wise Up PR
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If you're a company looking for experts in the sector who can elevate your brands, get in touch with our team today.
