A pioneer in electro-optics technology throughout its more than sixty year history, Elop continues to invest a considerable percentage of revenues (in addition to customer-sponsored programs) in research and development, mastering all relevant scientific disciplines. The most important R&D resource is the excellent quality of our scientists and engineers, combining experience and enthusiasm, enabling us to leverage the accomplishments of the past with the excitement of the future. Alongside the R&D personnel is the cutting-edge infrastructure of laboratories, clean rooms, and other material needs required to support R&D efforts.
Elop's R&D covers a wide range of technologies, including:
§ Laser Systems
§ Laser Radars
§ Thermal Imaging Systems
§ Smart Imaging and Sensor Fusion
§ Real-time image and data processing
§ Detectors
§ Materials Engineering
§ Optics and Coatings
§ Stabilization and Navigation
§ Space and Airborne Imaging technologies
§ Observation & Surveillance technologies
§ Display Systems
§ Integrated Sights
§ EO Technologies for Countermeasures
§ Homeland Security related technologies
§ Photonic Packaging technologies
§ MOEMS technologies
Elop is active in various development programs with universities in Israel and around the world, Elop is involved in a number of national R&D consortiums sponsored by the Israeli Ministery of Industry and Trade. In addition, Elop is involved in a number of European Community R&D programs with the cooperation of major European industries and academia.