A new technology is being introduced to the consumer market currently. It was first shown at the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV by Armasight. This technology, called Ceramic Optical Ruggedized Engine (CORE), produces a higher-performance Gen 1 tubes. The main difference between CORE tubes and standard Gen 1 tubes is introduction of a ceramic plate instead of a glass one. This plate is produced from specially formulated ceramic and metal alloys. Edge distortion is improved, photo sensitivity is increased, and the resolution can get as high as 60 /mm. CORE is still considered Gen 1, as it does not utilize a microchannel plate.