Applications of flexible imaging bundles
SCHOTT® image guides enable reliable vision where conventional imaging systems cannot operate. Their passive, flexible design and high-resolution performance make them indispensable in critical applications across medical technology, industrial inspection, defense systems, aviation safety, and even space missions.
Medical applications
SCHOTT® flexible imaging bundles provide high-resolution imaging for medical diagnostics and treatment, like endoscopy in minimally invasive procedures. Their compact, biocompatible design can be sterilized and integrates seamlessly into medical devices, ensuring patient safety and compliance with strict regulatory standards.
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Defense applications
SCHOTT’s portfolio of flexible imaging bundles provides single or multi-channel optical solutions for observing locations from a remote position. Providing situational awareness, either mounted or unmounted, these image guides can be used as a flexible optical extension in a direct view mode, or as a passive backup of electro-optics. They deliver zero-signature, are EMI-proof and image without power dependency.
Industrial applications
In harsh industrial environments, SCHOTT® flexible imaging bundles deliver reliable imaging for inspection and process monitoring. Their passive design withstands heat, vibration, and electromagnetic interference, enabling visibility in confined spaces where cameras cannot be mounted.
Space applications
In the vacuum of space, SCHOTT® flexible imaging bundles deliver imaging without power or direct line of sight. Lightweight, radiation-resistant, and mechanically robust, they ensure mission-critical visibility under strict SWaP constraints and extreme conditions where electronics cannot operate.
Aviation applications
SCHOTT® flexible imaging bundles enhance safety in aviation by providing emergency visibility through hardened structures and tight fuselage spaces. Their lightweight, flexible design integrates into certified systems, ensuring performance even in power-out scenarios.
