Teledyne Introduces Emerald 67M-Based Space Camera Enabled by SDL Licensing Agreement
New high-resolution camera combines SDL-developed sensor electronics technology with Teledyne’s Emerald 67M CMOS image sensor and U.S.-based space imaging manufacturing expertise.
TRENTON, NJ, and LOGAN, Utah, USA – July 6, 2026: Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc., a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company, today announced a new high-resolution space-ready camera based on its Emerald™ 67M CMOS image sensor. The camera is enabled by an intellectual property licensing agreement with Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), giving Teledyne rights to commercialize SDL-developed sensor electronics technology.
The licensed technology includes sensor electronics designs, software, technical data, and related engineering expertise. Teledyne will further develop, manufacture, and support products incorporating the technology for government and commercial customers, pairing SDL’s flight-proven development experience with Teledyne’s space-grade imaging capabilities.
“As a government-sponsored research and development laboratory, technology transition is a central part of SDL’s mission to bridge the gap between innovation and application,” said Dr. Michael Larsen, SDL Senior Program Manager. “Our responsibility is not only to develop new capabilities, but also to transfer technologies to ensure they can be produced and delivered to the organizations that need them.”
“This collaboration allows Teledyne to accelerate the development of space imaging products that combine proven electronics technology, high-performance sensors, and U.S.-based manufacturing,” said Ravi Guntupalli, General Manager, Teledyne Scientific Cameras Group. “It strengthens our ability to support customers in space situational awareness, Earth observation, and national security applications.”
The Emerald 67M is a 67-megapixel CMOS sensor designed for high-resolution, fast-acquisition imaging, featuring high dynamic range, low noise, and global shutter operation for clear image capture in complex environments. Derived from a high-volume industrial platform, it can be qualified for space mission requirements including radiation tolerance, thermal cycling, and vibration. This scalable architecture provides mission operators and system integrators with a flexible imaging solution supported by U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing resources.
About Space Dynamics Laboratory
Headquartered at Utah State University’s Innovation Campus in North Logan, Utah, SDL is an independent nonprofit corporation that solves technical challenges for the military, science community, and industry. SDL supports NASA’s mission to advance space exploration and operates field offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Chantilly, Virginia; Huntsville, Alabama; Ogden, Utah; and Stafford, Virginia.
Teledyne Vision Solutions offers a vertically integrated portfolio of industrial and scientific imaging technologies. Aligned under one umbrella, Teledyne DALSA, e2v CMOS image sensors, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, Acton Optics, and Adimec combine decades of expertise to deliver advanced sensing solutions across a range of markets. Teledyne provides worldwide customer support and technical expertise to address complex imaging challenges and deliver a competitive advantage.
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