About the company
Area of Experties
- Molded Glass Aspheric Lenses
- Infrared Lenses
- Custom Optical Assemblies
- Fiber Optics
- Thermal Imaging
- Laser Optics
- Photonics Solutions
- Optical Coatings
- Collimators and Collimator Assemblies
- Precision Molded Optics
Leading Products
EdgeIR™ – AI Ready Infrared Cameras
LightPath now offers EdgeIR, integrated AI hardware for all its infrared cameras. Utilizing Hailo-8 AI Accelerator with 26 TOPS, EdgeIR enables real-time, low-latency AI inferencing on edge devices. Compatible with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and ONNX, users can upload trained neural networks or use models like YOLOv5.
BD6 Infrared Chalcogenide Glass
LightPath’s BlackDiamond™ Chalcogenide glasses, produced in 120mm boules and expandable via proprietary molding technology, offer optimal infrared optical characteristics, maintaining refractive index consistency whether polished or molded. With a 10 metric ton annual capacity, these materials enable cost-effective precision molding, customizable properties, full IR spectrum transmission, high refractive index, and thermal stability.
LWIR Thermal Imaging Lens Assemblies
LightPath offers custom and standard Thermal Imaging Lens Assemblies (TILA) for MWIR (3-5um) and LWIR (8-12um) applications, utilizing materials like BD6 Chalcogenide Glass. With in-house glass manufacturing, fabrication technologies, and optical design, they provide AR, HDAR, DLC, and spectral filter coatings, tailored to meet specific requirements and environmental challenges.
Fiber Optic Collimators
LightPath Fusion™ Collimators and fiber optic assemblies feature proprietary fiber fusion technology, enabling higher-power use in pairing, targeting, or pig-tailing applications. Laser-fused directly to optical fibers, they eliminate interface issues like signal distortion and photo-degradation, ensuring stability in various conditions. Recognized by industry leaders, these assemblies are ideal for compact designs, offering superior protection against surface damage from laser irradiation and ensuring high-quality signal transmission and photon preservation for secure key transmission.
Uncooled Broadband, 2-12µm Infrared Camera Cores
LightPath Technologies offers the Mantis, an uncooled infrared camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution covering the 2-12µm range. It features color correction across wavelengths, eliminating the need for refocusing. Standard 19mm F1.1 and 75mm F1.0 lenses, with CameraLink video output, are available. Utilizing LightPath’s proprietary infrared glasses, Mantis captures both mid-wave and long-wave signals simultaneously, enhancing thermal imaging performance.
Molded Glass Aspheres
LightPath’s advanced glass molding technology produces high-quality, affordable aspheric optics in large volumes. Offering standard and custom-made lenses designed by expert engineers, LightPath ensures precise, RoHS-compliant aspheres. Easily transition from prototypes to high-volume production, benefiting from over 100 standard designs or customized options.
Latest News
LightPath Introduces AI-Ready Infrared Cameras
LightPath Technologies has integrated AI capabilities, named EdgeIR™, into its infrared cameras in collaboration with Maris-Tech (NASDAQ: MTEK). This enhancement facilitates on-camera AI processing, bypassing cloud limitations like bandwidth and security concerns. The EdgeIR™ cameras feature Hailo-8 AI Accelerators for real-time inference, enhancing applications in defense and industry. LightPath’s recent expansions include certifications in EU defense markets and new products like the Mantis™ industrial furnace monitoring camera.
LightPath Completes Qualification of Its Mantis™ Camera in $500 Million Global Furnace Monitoring Market
LightPath Technologies, Inc., a global leader in optical and infrared technology, has developed and qualified a new version of its Mantis™ camera for monitoring high-temperature processes in power plants. The camera enhances safety and efficiency by covering a wide temperature range, surpassing current solutions like pyrometers. This innovation positions LightPath to capitalize on the growing market for process monitoring cameras amid global energy transitions.
LightPath Technologies Partners with Universities to Revolutionize Infrared Glass Recycling
LightPath Technologies, a leading optical and infrared technology manufacturer, collaborates with the University of Central Florida and Ursinus College, funded by the US Department of Defense via Americom. Their research focuses on recycling Black Diamond™ glass, crucial for thermal imaging, aiming to establish a domestic supply chain amid global germanium constraints. President Sam Rubin emphasizes the potential cost reductions and broader industry adoption of BD glasses.
