Sofradir has announced it is developing its first very large format (2048x2048) 15µm-pitch infrared detector. The supersize IR detector is designed for future scientific space observation equipment and Extremely Large Telescopes (ELT) for ground observation aimed at tackling major scientific challenges. 

Sofradir has delivered 24 ShortWave IR (SWIR) detectors to Airbus Defence and Space (ADS) for the European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-2 land monitoring and food security studies mission. ADS provided two MultiSpectral Imagers (MSI) for the Sentinel-2 mission that offer high-resolution IR optical imagery. They will provide high-resolution optical imaging to monitor the Earth and thereby provide continuity for the SPOT and Landsat missions.

At AeroIndia, Bangalore, Sofradir demonstrated SWap-C LEO, a next-gen VGA format IR detector optimised for size, weight, cost and performance. It meets the challenges of modern military platforms demanding integration of smaller, lighter, low power consumption devices. Sofradir has cut the size and weight of SWap-C LEO while maintaining its high image resolution and detection range.

Sofradir and Onera today announce a new research and innovation partnership.

Sofradir announces today that ISRO/SAC, the Indian Space Research Organization’s Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad has awarded Sofradir a 2.5 year infrared detector contract. Under the contract, Sofradir will develop large format infrared detector prototypes for testing and will deliver numerous flight models. The value of the contract is undisclosed.

Sofradir announces today that it will demonstrate at Eurosatory a prototype High Operating Temperature L-HOT MWIR integrated detector cooler assembly that offers a significantly improved detection range over earlier models. The L-HOT MWIR demonstrator meets system integrators requirements to reduce SWaP in military equipment.

Sofradir announces today that it will demonstrate a prototype of the first 10-micron pixel pitch infrared (IR) detector for tactical applications at SPIE DSS in Baltimore, April 23 – 27.

Market report ranks European firm global number one for supplying the military with cooled MCT infrared detectors, critical scanning and staring arrays enabling highly accurate detection and identification of threats and day/night surveillance – a market till now dominated by US suppliers

Sofradir announces today that it has been awarded a multi-million Euro contract to manufacture Infrared (IR) detectors for the engineering and flight model phases for the MUSIS/CSO next generation Earth observation military satellites. These satellites will replace the current Helios 2 observational system.

ULIS announced today that the company will collaborate with CEA/Leti, a leading international technology research centre, in a project to develop and market a new line of infrared sensors.

Sofradir, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, announced today that it will demonstrate its prototype High Operating Temperature (HOT) infrared (IR) detector at the SPIE 2011 Defense and Security Symposium, April 25 – 29, in Orlando, Fl.

Sofradir, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors for military, space and commercial applications, today announced that company executives will give five presentations on new trends in infrared (IR) detectors for military and space applications at the SPIE 2011 Defense and Security Symposium, April 25 – 29, in Orlando, Fl.

Sofradir today announced the appointment of David Billon-Lanfrey as VP of R&D, technology & products, replacing Philippe Tribolet who died November 2010 aged 51.

Sofradir, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, announced today the launch of LEO MW, a compact 15-micron pitch MW TV format IR detector with digital interface. It is well suited for military handheld devices that have to be compact, lightweight and consume as little power as possible.

Sofradir, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, announced today that its new Scorpio LW 640 x 512 15-micron pitch high-performance, compact, low-power consumption longwave TV format IR detector is commercially available.