Block MEMS Receives Contract from IARPA to Detect Aerosolized Chemical Threats https://lnkd.in/gEkCAnzP Block MEMS, LLC, a leading supplier of laser-based chemical detection systems, has been a awarded a Phase 1 contract under the Pursuing Intelligent Complex Aerosols for Rapid Detection (PICARD) program funded by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA).
Block Engineering
Manufacturing
Southborough, Massachusetts 2,082 followers
Quantum Cascade Lasers and QCL-powered chemical detection spectrometer systems
About us
Since 1956, Block Engineering has developed chemical detection systems for safety, security, and environmental monitoring applications. Our quantum cascade laser-based spectrometers offer near-instantaneous detection of chemical threats from hundreds of meters away. Block also sells widely tunable mid-infrared laser systems to researchers, universities, and OEM partners.
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https://www.blockeng.com
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- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Southborough, Massachusetts
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1956
- Specialties
- Quantum Cascade Lasers, FTIR, QCL, and Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy
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132 Turnpike Rd
Southborough, Massachusetts 01772, US
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We're #hiring a new Applications Scientist / Engineer (Spectroscopy) in Southborough, Massachusetts. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We're #hiring a new Territory Sales Manager: Laser Systems (Eastern US) in United States. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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First day at DCS. Mid IR is the story here, and Block’s wide range ECQCL are under discussion in Boston Electronics booth 612.
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Great article on Quantum Cascade Lasers from Photonics magazine, featuring information on Block's lasers! EC-QCL's (very wide wavelength scanning range) were immature but now are in the deployment stage and in production instruments. https://lnkd.in/gss-4bex
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Please join Block Engineering and Laser Focus World tomorrow (January 17th) at 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT for a free webinar on Quantum Cascade Lasers. Peter Loges and Andrew Mendizabal will be discussing topics and questions including: What is a Quantum Cascade Laser and how does it work? Recent advances in QCL design Performance enhancements and test results Application examples in spectroscopy and portable instrument design How can you capitalize on the benefits of QCLs in your projects? We hope that you will join us!
Join us and Block Engineering on January 17th at 2 pm ET for a discussion of recent advances in tunable infrared laser technology for use in optical experiments and instrument integration. Learn more via the event below! 👇 #LaserFocusWorld #Photonics #Webinar #Lasers #TunableLasers #Infrared
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Join us and Block Engineering on January 17th at 2 pm ET for a discussion of recent advances in tunable infrared laser technology for use in optical experiments and instrument integration. Learn more via the event below! 👇 #LaserFocusWorld #Photonics #Webinar #Lasers #TunableLasers #Infrared
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Preview Block’s LaserScan-EX sensor for Explosives Detection, Identification, and Threat Mapping at CBRNE Convergence (Booth 305) and ISC East (Booth 746). Our spectroscopic library includes organic/inorganic military, commercial, and homemade explosives. Scan surfaces with up to five meters of standoff in just five seconds. For information, email us at info@blockeng.com.
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Block Engineering Introduces Next Generation of Mid-Infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers with 6x power: https://lnkd.in/epfCNgtA
Block Engineering Introduces Next Generation of Mid-Infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers
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