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Optics11
Leads fiber optic sensing technology providing ultra-sensitive early warning systems for defence and energy sectors. Specializes in state-of-the-art sensing systems.
Founded 201151-200 employeesAmsterdam, Netherlands0 open positionsWebsite
Sensors & EW
Products & Solutions
OptiArray
All-optical thin-line towed array sonar for submarines and unmanned underwater vessels, selected by Thales for integration into the Dutch Navy Orka-class submarine programme.
OptiBarrier
Modular fiber-optic seabed acoustic sensing grid providing 24/7 over-the-horizon threat detection up to 100 km range for harbours, wind farms, pipelines, and subsea cables.
OptiFender
Fiber optic partial discharge monitoring system for high-voltage transformers, detecting early signs of insulation degradation in energy grid infrastructure.
About
Amsterdam-based fiber optic sensing company building underwater security systems for submarine warfare and seabed infrastructure protection. Secured a EUR 25M EIB loan and EUR 17M venture round to scale maritime defence operations.
Offices
Amsterdam
Customers & Partners
Royal Netherlands NavyThalesFugroEvoLogicsELACTNO
Open Positions (0)
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Optics11 doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
Optics11
Leads fiber optic sensing technology providing ultra-sensitive early warning systems for defence and energy sectors. Specializes in state-of-the-art sensing systems.
Founded 201151-200 employeesAmsterdam, Netherlands0 open positionsWebsite
Sensors & EW
Products & Solutions
OptiArray
All-optical thin-line towed array sonar for submarines and unmanned underwater vessels, selected by Thales for integration into the Dutch Navy Orka-class submarine programme.
OptiBarrier
Modular fiber-optic seabed acoustic sensing grid providing 24/7 over-the-horizon threat detection up to 100 km range for harbours, wind farms, pipelines, and subsea cables.
OptiFender
Fiber optic partial discharge monitoring system for high-voltage transformers, detecting early signs of insulation degradation in energy grid infrastructure.
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
Optics11 doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
Amsterdam-based fiber optic sensing company building underwater security systems for submarine warfare and seabed infrastructure protection. Secured a EUR 25M EIB loan and EUR 17M venture round to scale maritime defence operations.
Offices
Amsterdam
Customers & Partners
Royal Netherlands NavyThalesFugroEvoLogicsELACTNO
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