In phase II, highri optics, INC., proposes to develop a commercial product that will enable precise calibration of high-performance imaging systems, and refine image processing to correct…

HighRi Optics, Inc. received a $399,858.96 Cooperative Agreement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The Phase II award funds the development of a commercial product that enables precise calibration of high-performance imaging systems and incorporates specialized data reconstruction software to correct optical imperfections and enhance image quality. The final deliverable will feature a calibration standard and advanced image processing capabilities designed to exceed current industry methods, including the slant-edge technique specified in ISO 12233, with the objective of substantially improving the resolution capabilities of virtually any imaging system.

The project serves national laboratories, universities, research institutions, and manufacturing companies requiring precise metrology for product fabrication and quality assurance. HighRi Optics has designated Lawrence Berkeley Labs and Rochester Scientific (El Cerrito, CA) as subrecipients to support the development and commercialization activities. The cooperative agreement structure reflects NIST's strategic focus on stimulating technological innovation in the private sector and strengthening small business participation in federal research and development initiatives, with performance of work occurring at HighRi Optics' Piedmont, California facility.

Activities

During its phase II project, highri optics will develop a commercial product that will, firstly, enable precise calibration of high-performance imaging systems, and secondly, refine image processing to correct imperfections and reveal a true image of the object under investigation.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes for this phase II project is for highri optics to develop a product equipped with calibration standard and specialized data reconstruction software that surpasses all current methods, including the slant-edge technique outlined in ISO 12233. This innovation aims to substantially enhance the resolution capabilities of virtually any imaging system.

Intended beneficiaries

National laboratories, universities, research labs, and manufacturing companies, for whom precise metrology is the key to the fabrication of their products.

Subrecipient activities

Highri optics intends to make a subaward the lawrence berkley labs and rochester scientific in EL cerrito, CA.