Teledyne Introduces the SCION Family of VIS–SWIR Cameras

Rhea-AI Summary

Teledyne (NYSE: TDY) launched the SCION Family of VIS–SWIR cameras, a new line of high-performance, high-volume cameras with a 10-micron pixel pitch and sensor formats of 640x512 and 1280x1024. Initial sensor options cover 300–1700 nm and 900–2500 nm using VisGaAs and MCT materials. SCION offers high frame rates, sample-up-the-ramp (SUPR) readout enabling sub-one-electron read noise with a one-second acquisition, thermoelectric cooling, and unified sensor-to-electronics integration aimed at reducing supplier count and total cost of ownership. Teledyne will demonstrate SCION at SPIE Photonics West (Jan 20–22, 2026) and SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing (Apr 28–30, 2026).

Positive

• 10-micron pixel pitch with 640x512 and 1280x1024 formats
• Sensor sensitivity covering 300–1700 nm and 900–2500 nm
• Sub-one-electron read noise with one-second acquisition via SUPR
• Unified sensor, vacuum package, and electronics to reduce supplier count and optimize total cost of ownership
• Planned demonstrations at SPIE Photonics West (Jan 20–22, 2026) and SPIE DCS (Apr 28–30, 2026)

Negative

• No pricing, shipping windows, or revenue guidance disclosed in the announcement
• No quantified production capacity or initial order sizes provided

News Market Reaction – TDY

-2.66%

17 alerts

-2.66% News Effect

+6.6% Peak in 2 hr 29 min

-$805M Valuation Impact

$29.47B Market Cap

0.7x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, TDY declined 2.66%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +6.6% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 17 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $805M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $29.47B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Pixel pitch: 10-micron Sensor format: 640x512 Sensor format: 1280x1024 +5 more

8 metrics

Pixel pitch 10-micron SCION VIS–SWIR camera sensor pixel pitch

Sensor format 640x512 One of the SCION camera resolution formats

Sensor format 1280x1024 Higher-resolution SCION camera format

Spectral range 300–1700 nm Initial SCION sensor option sensitivity range

Spectral range 900–2500 nm Alternative SCION sensor option sensitivity range

Read noise Sub-one-electron Read noise with a one-second acquisition using SUPR mode

Event dates Jan 20–22, 2026 SCION showcase at SPIE Photonics West

Booth numbers 427 and 703 Teledyne booths at SPIE Photonics West and SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing

Market Reality Check

Price: $681.10 Vol: Volume 597,246 is 1.98x t...

high vol

$681.10 Last Close

Volume Volume 597,246 is 1.98x the 20-day average of 302,201, indicating elevated pre-news interest. high

Technical Shares at $581.72, trading above the 200-day MA of $520.99 and within 2.39% of the $595.99 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

TDY gained 2.11% while peers were mixed: FTV up 0.33%, but TRMB, COHR, GRMN, and...

TDY gained 2.11% while peers were mixed: FTV up 0.33%, but TRMB, COHR, GRMN, and KEYS down between 0.23% and 5.82%, pointing to a stock-specific reaction.

Common Catalyst Several peers, including GRMN and FTV, also issued product-launch news, suggesting an industry focus on new instrumentation and imaging solutions.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 15 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 15	Defense contract win	Positive	+1.3%	U.S. Army contract up to $32M for Bulgarian Stryker recon kits.
Jan 14	Acquisition announcement	Positive	+1.4%	Acquisition of DD-Scientific expanding electrochemical gas sensor portfolio.
Jan 13	Earnings webcast notice	Neutral	+1.4%	Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call on Jan 21, 2026.
Jan 05	Product launch	Positive	+1.0%	Debut of Tura automotive-qualified thermal camera for AV and ADAS uses.
Dec 22	Leadership change	Positive	+0.1%	Appointment of Dr. JihFen Lei as Senior Vice President over defense units.

Pattern Detected

Across the last five news events, TDY shares showed consistently positive 24-hour reactions, suggesting investors have rewarded recent contracts, launches, and corporate updates.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, Teledyne reported Q3 2025 growth driven by Aerospace and Defense Electronics, announced a $2.0 billion repurchase program, and executed acquisitions such as DD-Scientific to expand sensor capabilities. Defense contracts, including a U.S. Army award up to $32 million for Bulgaria’s Stryker vehicles, and new thermal camera launches have all coincided with modest positive price moves of about 1%–1.4%. Today’s SCION VIS–SWIR camera launch fits this pattern of incremental, technology-focused expansion.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Teledyne’s push into high-performance VIS–SWIR imaging with SCION, feat...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Teledyne’s push into high-performance VIS–SWIR imaging with SCION, featuring 10‑micron pixels and sensitivity ranges of 300–1700 nm and 900–2500 nm. It follows recent defense contracts, acquisitions, and camera launches that all coincided with modestly positive price reactions. Investors may track how SCION is adopted across hyperspectral, bioscience, and semiconductor markets, and how it complements the broader imaging portfolio ahead of the upcoming Q4 2025 earnings release.

Key Terms

vis–swir, swir, hyperspectral imaging, ingaas, +2 more

6 terms

vis–swir technical

"Teledyne Introduces the SCION Family of VIS–SWIR Cameras"

vis–swir denotes imaging that covers both the visible band (what the human eye sees) and the short-wave infrared band (near-infrared heat/reflection information), delivered by cameras or sensors that can capture both ranges at once. Investors care because this combined capability expands product use cases—from quality control and agriculture to surveillance and autonomous vehicles—affecting device performance, manufacturing costs, market demand and competitive advantage, much like a camera that can both photograph and reveal hidden details.

swir technical

"launch of the SCION Family of SWIR cameras—a new line of high-performance"

SWIR, short-wave infrared, is a band of light just beyond what human eyes can see that imaging sensors capture to reveal heat, moisture, material differences and details hidden in visible light — think of it as special glasses for cameras that let them see through fog, spot defects and read markings invisible to us. Investors care because companies that make or use SWIR sensors can gain technological advantages and sell into high-growth markets like defense, industrial inspection, machine vision and autonomous systems, affecting revenue, margins and competitive position.

hyperspectral imaging technical

"required in hyperspectral imaging, biosciences, space & defense and semiconductor"

Hyperspectral imaging is a camera technology that captures many narrow bands of light across the spectrum so each pixel contains detailed color “fingerprints” beyond what the eye or ordinary cameras see; think of a prism that splits light into hundreds of colors to reveal hidden materials or conditions. For investors, it matters because those hidden details enable new products and services (in agriculture, mining, defense, healthcare, remote sensing) that can create competitive advantage, new revenue streams, or development and regulatory risks for companies adopting or supplying the technology.

ingaas technical

"VisGaAs (Visible-sensitive InGaAs) and MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) sensor"

InGaAs (indium gallium arsenide) is a semiconductor material used to make sensors that detect near- and short-wave infrared light, similar to how a camera sensor detects visible light but tuned for wavelengths our eyes can’t see. It matters to investors because InGaAs-based detectors are key components in fiber-optic communications, night-vision, LiDAR, and other high-growth technologies; demand and supply for this specialized material can influence costs, product performance, and the competitive position of companies that rely on or produce these sensors.

mct technical

"InGaAs) and MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) sensor materials."

Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) is a type of fat made of shorter fatty acid chains that the body digests and absorbs more quickly than typical dietary fats; it’s commonly used in nutrition, medical foods, and supplements. Investors watch MCT because demand, production costs, and regulatory or health claims can affect sales and margins for food, beverage, and healthcare companies—think of it like a specialized ingredient that can make a product more valuable or costly to make.

thermoelectrically cooled technical

"VisGaAs sensitivity with low‑noise, thermoelectrically cooled camera design"

Thermoelectrically cooled describes a device or component that is kept cold using a solid-state electrical cooler rather than a compressor or liquid refrigerant; it moves heat when an electric current is applied, like a tiny, sealed refrigerator with no moving parts. For investors, this matters because thermoelectric cooling can improve product reliability, reduce maintenance and regulatory burdens, and change power consumption and manufacturing costs, all of which affect margins and marketability.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne Judson Technologies, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global leader of advanced imaging solutions, announces the launch of the SCION Family of SWIR cameras—a new line of high-performance, high-volume cameras for demanding applications. The SCION platform introduces a new class of SWIR imaging solutions with a 10-micron pixel pitch and formats of 640x512 and 1280x1024, combining Teledyne’s decades of high-sensitivity sensor expertise with the speed, agility and cost-efficiency required in hyperspectral imaging, biosciences, space & defense and semiconductor markets.

SCION cameras support a wide range of applications including material analysis, fluorescence measurement, defect detection, and Earth observation. Initial sensor options deliver sensitivity from 300-1700 nm or 900-2500 nm, leveraging Teledyne’s proprietary VisGaAs (Visible-sensitive InGaAs) and MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) sensor materials. These cameras combine wide sensitivity with high frame rates and sample-up-the-ramp (SUPR) capability, enabling sub-one-electron read noise with a one-second acquisition.

“SCION reflects our ability to unite sensor manufacturing and camera system expertise within Teledyne to support evolving imaging applications,” said Paul Mark, Director of Infrared and Spectroscopy, Teledyne Judson Technologies. “By combining VisGaAs sensitivity with low‑noise, thermoelectrically cooled camera design and advanced readout modes, the SCION VIS–SWIR camera delivers a flexible platform for applications where performance, stability, and integration efficiency are critical.”

SCION leverages Teledyne’s legacy of value and reliability while meeting the cost, speed, and spectral flexibility requirements of emerging commercial and scientific markets. Its unified integration of sensor, vacuum package, and camera electronics simplifies the supply chain, reduces supplier count, minimizes technical and schedule risk, while optimizing total cost of ownership. The system is custom-designed from the pixel level though the API and SDKs, reinforcing Teledyne’s “Pixel-to-PC” architecture and providing a simple, easy-to-use infrared sensing solution.

Teledyne will showcase the SCION camera at major industry events throughout 2026. Including SPIE Photonics West on January 20-22 (Booth 427) in San Francisco, California; and at the SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference in National Harbor, Maryland on April 28-30 (Booth 703). Visitors to the Teledyne booths can view demonstrations showcasing the performance characteristics and flexible architecture of the platform.

Teledyne Vision Solutions offers the world’s most comprehensive, vertically integrated portfolio of industrial and scientific imaging technology. Aligned under one umbrella, Teledyne DALSA, e2v CMOS image sensors, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, Acton Optics, and Adimec form an unrivalled collective of expertise across the spectrum with decades of experience and best-in-class solutions. Together, they combine and leverage each other’s strengths to provide the deepest, widest sensing and related technology portfolio in the world. Teledyne offers worldwide customer support and the technical expertise to handle the toughest tasks. Their tools, technologies, and vision solutions are built to deliver to their customers a unique and competitive advantage.

Media Contact:
Julianne Boden - MarCom Manager
Tel: +609-575-9312
Email: julianne.boden@teledyne.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/92da2d1e-51b5-4a80-bfda-5585ade55546

FAQ

What are the sensor formats and pixel pitch of Teledyne's SCION VIS–SWIR cameras (TDY)?

SCION ships with a 10-micron pixel pitch in 640x512 and 1280x1024 sensor formats.

What spectral sensitivity ranges do Teledyne SCION cameras (TDY) offer?

Initial sensor options provide sensitivity of 300–1700 nm and 900–2500 nm using VisGaAs and MCT materials.

How low is the read noise on Teledyne SCION cameras (TDY) and what readout mode enables it?

SCION uses sample-up-the-ramp (SUPR) readout and thermoelectric cooling to achieve sub-one-electron read noise with a one-second acquisition.

When and where will Teledyne (TDY) demonstrate the SCION camera in 2026?

Teledyne will demonstrate SCION at SPIE Photonics West, Jan 20–22, 2026 (Booth 427) and SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, Apr 28–30, 2026 (Booth 703).

Which applications and markets does Teledyne target with the SCION VIS–SWIR family (TDY)?

SCION targets hyperspectral imaging, biosciences, space & defense, semiconductor inspection, material analysis, fluorescence measurement, defect detection, and Earth observation.