IFOS’s Sister Company Opterro Acquires Redondo Optics
IFOS’s sister company Opterro, Inc. has acquired Redondo Optics, Inc. (ROI), a renowned research and engineering company specializing in optical and acousto-optic sensors, fiber optics, nanotechnology, and advanced optical materials. This strategic move enhances Opterro’s position as a key player in the photonics industry by integrating ROI’s innovative technologies in sensors and instrumentation, materials science, optics, and fiber optics with Opterro’s expertise in photonic and optoelectronic sensing solutions.
IFOS’s Dexterous Gripper System Set to Launch to the ISS
IFOS’s Multi-Purpose & Multi-Functional Dexterous Gripper System will launch to the International Space Station on February 2025, as part of the MISSE-21 mission. Partnering with Aegis Aerospace, our Gripper*Sense™ technology, featuring advanced fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors, will enhance robotic capabilities on the ISS by providing precise tactile and force feedback. This milestone underscores our commitment to pioneering advancements in space technology
IFOS Joins Prestigious Microelectronic Hub
IFOS is now a member of the ASU SWAP Hub, one of eight hubs in the Microelectronic Commons, established in 2023 under the CHIPS and Science Act. This national network focuses on onshore microelectronics hardware prototyping, lab-to-fab transitions of semiconductor technologies, and workforce training in the semiconductor industry. Additionally, IFOS is a member of the California-Pacific-Northwest AI Hardware Hub at Stanford University and the Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons (SCMC) Hub.
IFOS Joins Distributed Engine Controls Working Group (DECWG)
Intelligent Fiber Optic Systems (IFOS) has officially joined the Distributed Engine Controls Working Group (DECWG), a consortium dedicated to advancing intelligent control systems for aerospace propulsion. This collaboration aligns IFOS with leading aerospace and defense companies, enhancing its role in developing high-temperature electronics and cutting-edge sensing technologies, crucial for the next generation of aerospace engines.
