About Diffraction Limited
Astronomy and Scientific Imaging Solutions
Our Company
Diffraction Limited designs and manufactures advanced imaging systems for scientific, industrial, aerospace, and OEM applications.
Based in Ottawa, Canada, we specialize in low-light imaging, precision instrumentation, and custom imaging platforms. Our team combines expertise in optics, electronics, FPGA design, firmware, software, thermal management, and sensor integration to develop reliable solutions for demanding applications.
For more than 30 years, our technologies have been used in research laboratories, observatories, aerospace projects, industrial systems, and scientific instrumentation worldwide.
OEM & Custom Imaging Solutions
A major focus of Diffraction Limited is partnering with OEM customers and technical organizations that require specialized imaging capabilities beyond standard off-the-shelf products.
We support projects ranging from prototype development through production manufacturing, including custom electronics, embedded systems, high-speed data acquisition, thermal design, and scientific-grade camera integration.
Our vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing approach allows us to rapidly develop, test, and deliver robust imaging solutions tailored to customer requirements.
Engineering-Driven Approach
Diffraction Limited operates as an engineering-driven organization. We work closely with customer technical teams to solve challenging imaging and sensing problems in environments where reliability and performance are critical.
Applications include:
- Scientific instrumentation
- Aerospace and space situational awareness
- Spectroscopy and metrology
- Biomedical and laboratory imaging
- Environmental monitoring
Leading-Edge Software
Diffraction’s Software Division—with offerings that include MaxIm DL and MaxPoint—enables users to achieve everything from acquiring and processing images, to vastly improving telescope position control. We can also provide customized software for a diverse range of imaging applications such as genomics and electron microscopy.
Built in Canada
All Diffraction Limited products and OEM systems are engineered and manufactured at our ISO9001 certified facility in Ottawa, Ontario. Our in-house capabilities include electronics assembly, calibration, testing, firmware and software development, and precision system integration.
Whether supporting a custom OEM platform or a specialized scientific instrument, our goal is to deliver practical, high-performance imaging solutions backed by long-term technical support.
