New Imaging Technologies Launched High-Speed SWIR Camera
The France-manufactured line-scan camera enables industrial inspection at line rates exceeding 110 kHz.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Robotics
New Imaging Technologies has announced the LiSaSWIR 2048 v2, a new line-scan camera designed for short-wave infrared sensing. The device, which is manufactured in France, is now available for specialized imaging applications.
Why it matters
High-speed infrared imaging is critical for industrial quality control, and this sensor upgrade targets systems requiring fast, sensitive inspection in the SWIR spectrum. It provides manufacturers with a new tool for high-throughput monitoring of materials that are otherwise difficult to capture.
The camera utilizes the NSC2301 InGaAs sensor to achieve a 2048 by 1 resolution with selectable pixel pitch options of 8 by 14 or 8 by 200 micrometers. It maintains performance through a CameraLink interface and GenICam compliance.
The players
New Imaging Technologies
A French manufacturer specializing in the development of CMOS and InGaAs infrared sensors for industrial and high-speed machine vision applications.
The details
The LiSaSWIR 2048 v2 relies on an InGaAs (indium gallium arsenide) sensor, a semiconductor material specifically sensitive to the short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectrum beyond the range of standard silicon-based cameras. By incorporating a CameraLink interface, the system ensures high-bandwidth data transfer required to sustain line rates above 110 kHz. It also adheres to GenICam, a standardized programming interface that enables consistent communication between diverse machine vision hardware and software components.
Timeline
September 2026: The LiSaSWIR 2048 v2 was officially announced.
2026: The camera will be demonstrated at the VISION Stuttgart exhibition.
The Tech Race
This release marks a specific iteration in the competitive landscape of machine vision sensors, where firms race to maximize line rates using the NSC2301 InGaAs sensor architecture. The integration places the unit alongside other high-speed imaging hardware currently targeting the automation sector.
This camera is primarily intended for system integrators and machine vision engineers developing automated quality control lines. Users requiring high-speed infrared inspection can expect integration workflows based on the standard CameraLink and GenICam protocols.
The takeaway
The LiSaSWIR 2048 v2 marks a step forward in high-speed infrared data acquisition for industrial lines. Readers should watch the upcoming demonstration at the VISION Stuttgart 2026 exhibition for live performance benchmarks and potential use-case data.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Optics.
