Brandywine Photonics LLC [http://www.brandywinephotonics.com ], a U.S. 
based manufacturer of spectrometers 
[http://www.brandywinephotonics.com/pages/technologies.html#Offner ] 
forhyperspectral remote sensing applications and CMOS image sensors, is proud 
to announce a new distributor for their products in Australia and New Zealand, 
Applied Infrared Sensing.

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    "Australia represents a strong growth market in the mineral exploration and 
environmental remote sensing arenas," says Mr. John Fisher, President of 
Brandywine Photonics. "We are delighted that Applied Infrared Sensing has the 
technical understanding and hands-on experience required to meet the increasing 
demands for compact hyperspectral advanced imaging and CMOS image sensors in 
that part of the world."

    Dmitri Ishchenko, Director of Applied Infrared Sensing, says, "Our Sales 
and Support experience in the Research and Development markets of Australia and 
New Zealand combined with the hyperspectral imaging innovation and expertise of 
Brandywine Photonics is a win-win for our clients. Our preliminary research 
indicates strong interest and good prospects."

    About Brandywine Photonics

    Founded in 1999 by Mr. Fisher, Brandywine Photonics offers optical design, 
opto-mechanical design, system engineering, detector fabrication and algorithms 
development for a wide range of applications ranging from geology and earth 
science to defense and disaster relief.

    Their product line, Compact Hyperspectral Advanced Imagers (CHAI(TM)), 
consists of push broom (passive) and grating-based spectrometers individually 
configured with fore-optics, data acquisition, and GPS/INS modules. Each unit 
is built to spec and can be configured for flight, tripod, or laboratory use, 
depending on the application.

    Noteworthy optical systems built by Brandywine Photonics include the 
Hyperspectral Imaging Coastal Observer (HICO), the UAV Capable Hyperspectral 
Imager (MicroSHINE) and the MX-20SW Spectrometer.

    For additional information on Brandywine Photonics, its products or 
services, please contact John Fisher at 484-459-9589. To reach Applied Infrared 
Sensing, contact Dmitri Ishchenko at 02 8004 0844 or 0400 699 477 (mobile), or 
via e-mail at dmitri.i@applied-infrared.com.au.

    To reach Brandywine Photonics' Public Relations Manager, contact 
    Lori Peck 
    +1-484-879-6563.

    SOURCE: Brandywine Photonics LLC