Optics11’s Role in Strengthening Dutch Defense Capabilities through the Orka Program
The Dutch defense industry is set to receive a substantial boost with the recent signing of the Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between The Netherlands and Naval Group. This agreement lays the foundation for a partnership that will not only modernize the Dutch submarine fleet but also foster long-term collaboration between Dutch high-tech companies and Naval […]
Optics11 Announces Paul Heiden as New CEO.
Amsterdam, March 12, 2024 – Optics11, the world leader in fiber optic sensing technology, proudly announces the appointment of Paul Heiden as its Chief Executive Officer. Paul, with a proven track record in executive high-tech leadership roles, is set to elevate Optics11’s mission to help protect our sea-lanes and harbors, critical offshore infrastructure, and energy […]
How Ukraine war exposes vulnerability of the Netherlands – EW
Walrus-Class Submarine In The North Sea. Photo: Gerben Van Es How Ukraine war exposes vulnerability of the Netherlands The Netherlands also appears to be vulnerable due to cables that are easy to sabotage, GPS that is easy to disturb and industrial dependence on salt. Fortunately, something can be done about it. EW talked to techies […]
Innovative Dutch Hydrophones Protect Submarine Cables from Sabotage Threats
[Amsterdam, Netherlands] – As concerns grow over the vulnerabilities of offshore assets like energy islands, pipelines and submarine internet cables (as seen on OP1NPO, rtlnieuws ), fiber optic sensing technology is emerging as a solution to protect these vital infrastructure assets. Fiber optic hydrophones, which use optical fibers to detect changes in pressure, can be […]
Optics11 raises €5 million for commercial expansion of industrial sensor business
Optics11, the maker of game-changing sensor technology for critical environments, today announced a new venture round of €5 million led by new investor FORWARD.one and returning investor Value Creation Capital. In connection with the raise, Juha Van Riet will step into the CEO role to grow the industrial sensor company’s global commercial operations and expand its product and solution […]
Optics11 and Optics11 Life secure funding to accelerate growth
AMSTERDAM Optics11 and Optics11 Life have secured funding from Rabobank. The funding will be used to strongly accelerate growth across global markets, to further build the team for the future and to strategically expand the high-tech product portfolios of both business units. Both business units have developed unique technology and IP, and are addressing significant […]
Optics11 releases new generation of OptimAE doubling its sensor capacity
We are proud to announce the release of the new generation of OptimAE, our fiber-optic Acoustic Emission sensing system. Further development of the technology enabled us to double the channel capacity for the same price! This makes the advantages of fiber-optics available to all AE users, at the cost of a classic electrical system. With […]
Optics11 continues the manufacturing and sales collaboration with Femto Sensing International (FSI)
The FAZT I4G FBG Interrogator is the ultimate precision and repeatability instrument in the global market. This patented instrument is one of the newly acquired interrogators by Optics11 which are included in the Manufacturing and Sales Agreement between Optics11 and FSI. The other interrogators are the FAZT I4W economy model interrogator, the FAZT I4-16 sixteen […]
Optics11 acquired Fugro’s fibre optic FAZ technology to expand its sensing platforms
AMSTERDAM Optics11, a company offering high-end fiber sensing solutions, has acquired the fibre-optic technology – known as FAZ Technology – from Fugro. FAZ Technology specialises in the research and development of fibre-optic sensing solutions, whose potential is much broader than Fugro’s core markets; hence Fugro’s decision to divest. FAZ Technology’s fibre-optic sensing solutions will complement […]
Optics11 releases OptimAE, world’s first fiber optic Acoustic Emission system
Meet OptimAE Optics11 is proud to present the world ‘s first fiber-optic Acoustic Emission sensing system: OptimAE. OptimAE brings for the first time the benefits of fiber-optic sensing into the Acoustic Emission world. Thanks to the unique passive design of the 6300-series AE sensors, OptimAE enables AE measurements in the most challenging conditions, spacing from […]
