Innovation Through Light

At Redback Systems, we believe that light is the most elegant way to extract information about the world around us. We founded in 2019 as a spin-out from Macquarie University, and were supported by the CSIRO ON startup accelerator program. Our mission is to develop fundamentally powerful scientific instruments that challenge and surpass traditional spectroscopic tools.

Our Expertise

We specialise in ultra-high-resolution, compact spectrometers that bring high-precision techniques from astronomy into broader scientific and industrial applications. Designed to capture a wide spectral range with exceptional resolution, our instruments record spectra across tens of thousands of data points in a single acquisition. This enables our customers in research and industry to analyse light with unmatched detail, efficiency, and precision.

Our Team

We are a multidisciplinary team of experts in spectroscopy, optical fibres, and high-resolution spectrometers. Our passion is pushing the boundaries of optical science, and we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers to explore and understand the world in new ways.

Recognition

Redback Systems was honoured with the 2021 ANZOS John Love Award, recognising our innovations and technical advances in optics. We were also named a finalist for the 2024 SPIE Prism Awards in the Test and Measurement category, reflecting our contribution to the advancement of photonics instrumentation.

Our Supporters

We are grateful for the strong support and belief in our vision from the following organisations:

Corporate Memberships

We actively support the optics and photonics community through these memberships:

Join Us on Our Journey

We invite you to join us as we shape the future of optical sensing and spectroscopy. Whether you are a researcher in pursuit of novel capabilities or a business seeking reliable, world-class instrumentation, We are ready to support your next breakthrough.