PhotonFirst to showcase Aerogators at Paris Airshow 2025
This technology platform offers reliability in extreme temperatures.
Published on May 31, 2025
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At the Paris Airshow 2025, PhotonFirst from Alkmaar will present its latest products: the AGTR-NG4 and AGTR-NEO, two sophisticated FBG interrogators designed for the aviation and defense sectors. These ‘aerogators’ are distinguished by their speed and resolution, even in the most demanding environments.
What will pique the curiosity of show visitors are the live demonstrations revealing the remarkable capabilities of fiber optic sensors for structural monitoring and vibration analysis of aircraft systems.
Although designed for aviation and defense applications, these new products are also of interest to the energy, infrastructure, and maritime industries.
Introducing advanced FBG interrogators
PhotonFirst has positioned itself as a global leader in integrated photonics with the announcement of its latest products, the AGTR-NG4 and AGTR-NEO, which will be presented at the Paris Airshow 2025. The AGTR-NG4, with its four optical channels operating at 22 kHz per channel and featuring communication capabilities via Ethernet, UDP, and TCP/IP, ensures robust and fast data processing. This technology platform offers reliability in extreme temperatures, which is essential for performance in demanding environments.
Demonstrations and applications
PhotonFirst's live demonstrations at the Paris Airshow will showcase the effects of their real-time monitoring, which continuously monitors stress in aircraft wings. In addition, the demonstrations will focus on accurately measuring loads on critical components and detecting vibrations in aviation systems. While aviation and defense remain key markets, PhotonFirst has expanded its technological horizons to include energy, infrastructure, and maritime sectors, where the reliability and precision of its sensor systems play a key role in operational optimization.