Introducing the HUD300 Goniometer from Bentham
The HUD300 Goniometer from Bentham is an advanced, multi-mode scanning system with integrated analytics software.
The HUD300 is a complete, versatile solution for analyzing the spectral transmission and reflectivity of various flat surface systems. Specifically optimized for Head-Up Display (HUD) applications, this instrument incorporates three-dimensional sample manipulation, enabling single or multiple flat surfaces to be mounted for testing complex optical geometries.
The following features set the HUD300 Gonio apart:
- Dual Scanning Modes – Seamlessly toggle between Gonio Mode for broader angular analysis and HUD Mode for in-depth automotive or military HUD testing.
- 3D Sample Manipulation – Accommodates complex, multi-layered surfaces with motorized positioning assemblies for the detector, the sample, and the probe beam.
- Precise & Automated Geometry – Save time and minimize errors with automatic angular and positional calculations based on instrument settings.
- Comprehensive Transmission & Reflectance Measurements – Characterize coatings, colors, and intricate optical interfaces with ease.
- High Repeatability & Ease of Use – Achieve reliable, consistent results, and effortlessly export data in user-friendly formats.
Key Applications for the HUD300:
- Head-Up Displays (HUDs) – Validate and fine-tune HUD optics for peak visibility and performance in automotive and military environments.
- Optical Coatings – Assess antireflective or reflective coatings to ensure they meet design and functionality requirements.
- Color & Aesthetic Assessments – Determine spectral distributions in transmitted or reflected light to maintain exact color standards.
Why Choose the HUD300 Gonio?
With its motorized angular controls, tailored scanning modes, and the ability to handle single or multiple surfaces, the HUD300 Gonio is your go-to instrument for precise, reliable, and efficient optical characterization.
About Bentham
Bentham manufactures accurate, reliable instrumentation for the optical characterization of light sources, detectors, and materials. Bentham’s state-of-the-art light measurement solutions employ the very latest advances in optomechanics and electronics.
Their product categories include:
- Systems to Evaluate Detectors – Systems for opto-electronic testing of photodetectors and image sensors
- Systems to Measure Optical Properties of Materials – Spectrophotometers and fluorometers probing a wide range of products and materials
- Systems for Source Characterization – Spectroradiometers characterizing UV-vis-IR source emission
- Monochromators – Comprehensive portfolio of precise monochromators built for measurement confidence across the UV-visible-IR ranges
- Broadband Light Sources – Complete range of high stability sources to match the spectral range of your application, including single emitter and dual emitter light sources as well as power supplies
- Tuneable Light Sources – Plug-and-play, wavelength-agile, application-ready monochromatic tuneable light sources
- Detectors – Selection of detectors to suit all signal levels and spectral ranges
- Detection Electronics – Suite of detection electronics to ensure optimal detector performance and signal recovery
- Calibration Standards – Equipment for calibrating light sources, detectors, and reflectance
- Entrance Optics – Ensures light collection in correct geometry for analysis by spectroradiometer (devices to measure irradiance, radiance & radiant intensity, and radiant flux)
- Measurement Accessories – Range of accessories to deliver light appropriately for each type of measurement. Devices include: collimators, integrating spheres, fiber optic bundles, and beam homogenizers
- Software – Comprehensive software suite for the optimal operation of Bentham’s high performance light measurement components and systems
To request more information or a quotation for Bentham products, contact IL Photonics.

