About us
Photon etc. is a renowned Quebec company located in the heart of innovative Montreal, specializing in the design and manufacture of hyperspectral and infrared imaging systems.
Founded in 2003, our expertise in photonics allows us to offer innovative solutions to the most complex challenges in research and advanced industrial applications.
We develop and manufacture a complete range of advanced optical and imaging solutions:
- Hyperspectral Imaging systems 100%
- Infrared cameras 95%
- Specialized lenses 90%
- Preclinical imagers 85%
These technologies are designed to meet the requirements of the most cutting-edge research environments as well as advanced industrial applications.
Since 2003
Renowned expertise
Scientists and industrialists turn to our expertise for the most advanced imaging and analysis instruments, whether it’s to discover new materials for solar energy, see through living tissue, or obtain better characterisation of industrial production. Un constat qui se reflète dans le nombre croissant de publications scientifiques qui utilisent nos produits pour leurs recherches.
Technological leadership
Photon etc. designs and manufactures cutting-edge imaging and analysis systems
With twenty years of innovation in optics. Photon etc. has established itself as a key player in hyperspectral and infrared imaging. The vertical integration of our platforms facilitates better quality control at every stage of production and optimisation for the most niche applications. Beyond our proven product lines, we are leveraging our expertise and technologies through a growing number of collaborations and partnerships with industries and researchers around the world.
Developing new platforms that meet the highest demands of scientists and industry is what we do best!
Our Values
Boldness
Taking the risk to think differently.
Drive
We encourage initiative and creativity in the achievement of our goals.
Fulfilment
Our passion is everywhere, through our exchange of ideas and mutual support.
Openness
Respect for diversity, inclusion, and the courage to listen.
Commitment
Client satisfaction is at the heart of our day-to-day, delivered through the rigour of our operations and the quality of our products.
Our Mission
Designing and manufacturing solutions to the world’s most complex challenges by putting our state-of-the-art technologies and expertise to work for the world’s innovators and scientists.
Our Vision
At Photon etc. we aim to provide an in-depth understanding and insight into an increasingly complex world.Offrir une compréhension et une vision en profondeur d’un monde complexe.
History
Foundation
A spin-off from Caltech, Photon etc. was born out of a desire to reveal previously unseen aspects of our universe through hyperspectral imaging.
Patent for Bragg Grating Filtering
Patent of the Bragg grating filter, invented by Sébastien Blais-Ouellette while he was a researcher at Caltech
LLTF: A Tunable Filter
Thanks to this patented technology, an innovative narrow tunable laser filter was designed
V-EOS: A Wide-field Imager
The filter is combined with visible science grade cameras to form a unique instrument for ‘photographing’ the chemical composition of things
Spin-off Company: Photonic Knowledge
The V-EOS is a great success in the mining sector, enough to justify the spin-off of a new company specialising in this field
Spin-off Companies: Nüvü Cameras and Optina Diagnostics
Two other spin-offs and subsidiaries are created, one in the EMCCD camera industry (Nüvü Camēras) and the other through the application of our technology to the ophthalmic medical field (Optina Diagnostics)
IMA & RIMA: Towards Hyperspectral Microscopy
The combination of the hyperspectral filter with microscopy gives rise to two imaging platforms: the IMA and the RIMA.
Borea & ZephIR: Cooled Infrared Cameras
The vertical integration of the development of scientific grade infrared cameras gives the company a unique advantage and opens a whole range of new opportunities
First Foray into NIR II
Working with researchers we designed our first NIR II system by combining our Alizé camera with a microscope to obtain an IMA IR, our first foray into NIR II
IR VIVO: A Preclinical Infrared Imager
With its infrared imaging know-how, Photon etc. sets off to conquer several applications in the field of life science with its preclinical imaging platform: the IR VIVO.
WMIC Innovation Award and CTA Creation
IR VIVO reçoit le prix de l’innovation de l’année par la société mondiale d’imagerie moléculaire (WMIS). Une étape importante pour la conquête du marché d’imagerie préclinique dans le NIR-II. Création de la Coopérative des Travailleurs Actionnaires de Photon etc (CTA).
Launch of the L-EOS
Photon etc. introduces the L-EOS: a scanning hyperspectral SWIR system optimised for industrial use
Launch of Multiple Products: nCore, ClaIR and IRina
Launch of nCore: a fully autonomous multi-sensor scanning platform designed for continuous core scanning
Confirmation of our position as the leading optical instrument in NIR II with two new products: IRina and ClaIR
Photon etc. Acquires Kaer Labs
Photon etc. announces the acquisition of Kaer Labs, a French company specialised in the development and commercialisation of optical instrumentation for medical research and life sciences
Photon etc. turns 20!
Photon etc. turns 20!
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