Handy Gadgets

Press Release

HEERBRUGG, Switzerland - Vectronix AG, a global leader in image intensification night vision devices, brought its newest innovation to INDO DEFENCE 2008, the TARSIUS16 Miniature Night Vision Monocular. With over 50,000 of its BIG/BIM image intensification night vision devices in operation, Vectronix has the experience and expertise necessary to produce the world's smallest and lightest MIL SPEC night vision device, while still maintaining the highest quality and performance that operators have come to expect.

Continue reading "Vectronix Launches Smallest Lightest MIL-SPEC Night Vision Device" »

Posted by Admin at 10:12 PM | Permalink

Ars Technica have publsihed a "Hands on" review of the affordable Eye Clops Night Vision goggles. 'The goggles are technically a toy and aimed for children, but I found it easy to adjust the straps to fit my larger noggin. The battery pack sits behind your head, and the goggles take five AA batteries to operate. Since I received my unit in the middle of the day, I went to the only place that's pitch black in a suburban home: the bathroom. Putting in the batteries, sliding the goggles over my eyes, and then turning them on, I was excited to finally see what sub-$100 night vision looked like. I turned the power switch to "on" ... '

Continue reading "Review: Eye Clops Night Vision Goggles - Ars Technica" »

Posted by Admin at 11:25 AM | Permalink

Press Release

In-Sight® Micro: the world’s smallest, smartest, and easiest vision system

Make it small. Make it smart. Make it easy. That’s what Cognex has achieved with the next-generation In-Sight Micro vision system. In-Sight Micro packs a complete vision system into a remarkably small package that measures just 30mm x 30mm x 60mm. Together with the new, intuitive EasyBuilderTM configuration software, and smart VisionViewTM operator interface display, In-Sight Micro will forever change the way people think about and use vision.

Continue reading "Cognex Introduces Next-Generation Vision System" »

Posted by Admin at 5:16 PM | Permalink

N-Vision Optics recently introduced an ultra compact tactical multi-purpose night vision monocular, the GT-14. The unit combines the main features of the existing models currently used by law enforcement and US military and is offered with the highest quality Generation 3 image intensifier tubes. Being an ideal multi-purpose system for night-time observations, GT-14 can be used while hand-held as a monocular, head mounted or helmet-mounted as a single eye goggle, or weapon-mounted as a night scope. It is compatible with weapon mounted IR laser aiming and illuminating devices, submersible, shockproof and waterproof. Features include superior optics, integrated infrared illuminator, automatic brightness control, and it weighs less than 11 oz.

Continue reading "GT-14 Night Vision Monocular" »

Posted by Admin at 11:54 AM | Permalink