PhotonFirst

Next-Generation Fiber Optic Sensing Solutions

A Pioneer in Fiber Optic Sensing

PhotonFirst is a pioneer in next-generation fiber optic sensing solutions, empowering customers with data for informed asset decisions through fiber optic sensors combined with patented chip-based interrogators.

Fiber optic sensing uses the power of light to measure a wide range of physical properties simultaneously, analysing light signal changes to provide precise data on temperature, pressure, strain and related parameters.

As an authorised distributor, Active Electronics gives customers access to PhotonFirst’s full fiber optic sensing range alongside our own global sourcing, design support and traceable supply chain services — a single point of contact from specification through to delivery.

Product Range
FBG Interrogators
Software Downloads
PIC Packaging Services
Fiber Based Sensors
Markets & Applications

Aerospace & Defenc

Structural health monitoring, predictive maintenance, safety enhancements — including payload fairing monitoring, rotor blade monitoring, overheat detection and landing gear load sensing

Maritime & Offshore

Hull health, condition-based machinery maintenance, subsea asset monitoring

Rail

Track maintenance, deformation detection, axle counts, weigh-in-motion, wheel defect identification

Wind Energy

Blade and tower monitoring, gearbox and generator monitoring, ice and fire detection

Industry & Manufacturing

Production optimisation, quality control, downtime reduction

Medical

Surgical precision, tissue damage reduction, tool automation

Anti-Counterfeit & Traceability

As an authorised distributor for PhotonFirst, every fiber optic sensor, interrogator and packaging service supplied by Active Electronics is genuine and fully traceable back to source, backed by pedigree documentation to evidence compliance to your prime contractor.

Why Choose Active Electronics as Your PhotonFirst Partner
Active Electronics is your trusted technical partner for PhotonFirst.
  • Authorised distributor — genuine, traceable PhotonFirst product with full pedigree documentation
  • Global sourcing and design support to help specify the right fiber optic sensing solution for your application
  • Traceable supply chain, with full documentation to evidence compliance to your prime contractor
  • A single point of contact across PhotonFirst’s full range and our wider franchise partner portfolio
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