New Imaging Technologies

New Imaging Technologies (NIT), SWIR Business Unit of LYNRED, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of SWIR sensors and cameras. NIT have developed leading-edge expertise in all aspects of SWIR technology, including electronic circuit design, hybridization technology, photodiode arrays, camera electronics, and software.

Proudly made in France, NIT’s products are trusted by a wide-ranging network of international clients, with 80% of sales going to export. New Imaging Technologies invests significantly in R&D to further its capabilities and better serve customers, and has recently enhanced its in-house capabilities with new cutting-edge manufacturing facilities including a state-of-the-art clean room.

NIT’s SWIR imaging solutions feature a unique native logarithmic mode that boasts a 120dB high dynamic range with no saturation, resulting in the highest performance on the market. The low-SwaP sensors are ideal for a variety of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and unmanned systems infrared imaging applications, including security, surveillance and monitoring, and firefighting.

SenS 1920

High-sensitivity Full HD SWIR camera for UAVs & robotics

SenS 1280

High-sensitivity SXGA format SWIR camera for drones & robotics

The SenS 1280 is available as a standard version as well as a Smart variant that provides advanced image processing capabilities such as automatic gain control (AGC) and automatic integration time (AIT), eliminating the need for manual adjustments.

WiDy SenS

Low-SWaP qVGA & VGA format SWIR camera cores

A variety of I/O options are provided including USB3.0, CamLink, GigE, analog and SDI, and the WiDy SenS 640 is also available in an embedded form factor.

Applications

SWIR Imaging for Defense, Security & Surveillance

NIT’s SWIR cameras support long-range surveillance, target recognition and drone detection in conditions where visible imaging may be ineffective. High-resolution, low-noise sensors capture fine details through haze, fog, smoke and low light, while high dynamic range technology maintains image clarity across scenes containing both bright and dark areas.

Gated Imaging & Counter-UAS

NIT’s gated imaging technology synchronizes sensor exposure with pulsed illumination to isolate objects at a specific distance. By reducing backscatter from rain, snow, fog and smoke, it enables more reliable target detection, tracking and identification for surveillance and counter-UAS operations.

Firefighting & Emergency Response

Integrated into UAVs and robotic platforms, NIT’s SWIR cameras provide enhanced visibility through smoke, helping first responders locate fire sources and assess affected areas. SWIR imaging can also reveal heat signatures that visible cameras may miss, supporting faster situational assessment in challenging environments.