UK optoelectronics distributor

Welcome to AP Technologies

AP Technologies celebrated 20 years supplying the UK's optoelectronics community in 2022.

We continue to supply an extensive range of cutting-edge products for many applications including industrial, scientific, military, medical and hazard and threat detection.

Sources

Light Emitting Diodes and LED systems from UVC to Infrared
Single- and multimode laser diodes and laser diode modules from 266nm to 1850nm
Thermal blackbody IR emitters

Detectors

Silicon Photomultipliers
Visible and NIR-enhanced silicon photodiodes
UV silicon photodiodes - responsive to <1nm for spectrometry, laser and ion/electron/x-ray detection
Lead-Sulphide (1-3.1µm) and Lead Selenide (1-5.5µm)
Multi-channel photon-counting DAQs
Multi-channel charge integrating Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs)

Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensors

Compact modules for up to 100m unambiguous operation

Liquid Crystal Optical Components

Fast Optical Shutters
Fast Polarisation Modulators and Variable Polarisation Rotators
Variable Neutral Density Filters
Switchable and Tuneable Colour Filters

Spectrometers

180nm to 2500nm compact & ultra-compact spectrometers

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A name you can trust

At APT our name is more than just a catchy acronym, it stands for both the high performance products we supply and our approach to business. We offer a responsive, intelligent service designed to provide solutions which help our customers compete in their own markets. With APT you are guaranteed clear and open communication and strong technical support.

Hot News

Fast, Precise, Adaptable: Liquid Crystal Components are a Game Changer for Machine Vision

Machine vision technology has gained significant importance due to its ability to automatically inspect, analyse and control processes. Its deployment only stands to increase with the development of industry 4.0 and further automation of manufacturing processes. In modern machine vision, high speed imaging is increasingly important. In this article, we will discuss how the unique properties of liquid... read more

NewDEL™ Fibre-Coupled LED Light Sources Set New Standards in Brightness, Versatility, and Efficiency

AP Technologies are proud to become UK distributor for LumeDEL LLC's range of fibre-coupled LED instruments.

Fibre-coupled LED light sources have in recent years enabled significant advances in both life sciences and industrial research. Potentially displacing traditional solutions, the use of fibre-coupled LED-based systems has led to notable progress in fields such as microfabrication,... read more

Broadcom ToF Sensors: Revolutionising Distance Sensing Applications

Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors have emerged as a groundbreaking technology for precise and rapid distance measurement. This innovative technology has evolved significantly since its inception in the early 2000s and is now a realistic alternative to distance sensing methods like ultrasonic or infrared sensors, offering several advantages over these more traditional technologies.

Broadcom’s... read more

Liquid Crystal Optical Components. A Fast, Efficient and Reliable Alternative to Electro-Mechanics.

You may not know that liquid crystal components can be used for more than just displays and can be deployed to control the polarisation of, modulate and control the intensity of light in applications ranging from welding to machine vision, biometrical sensing to videography.

Given their solid-state nature, fast switch rate, accuracy, product lifetime and proven reliability,... read more

Meet us at

18-19 June 2024, CBS Arena, Coventry, Stand #E12

9-10 October 2024, The NEC, Birmingham, Stand #J6

30-31 October 2024, Manchester Central Convention Complex