Optical Components & Infrared Thermal Imaging

LightPath Technologies delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for optical components and infrared camera systems.

From custom optical design and advanced fabrication to system integration and precision testing, we cover every stage of the development process in-house. Our team of experts brings decades of experience across a wide range of optical technologies, ensuring that each component and system is engineered for exceptional precision, performance, and reliability.

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Optical Components

Our Capabilities

At LightPath Technologies, we offer a complete suite of optical solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, industrial sensing, and consumer electronics. From custom lens design to high-volume molding and complex optical assemblies, our capabilities span the entire optical development process.

Custom Optical Design

Our optical engineering team works hand-in-hand with clients to design custom lenses that align with exact application requirements. Whether optimizing for weight, performance, field-of-view, or wavelength, our experts deliver precision lens solutions tailored to your unique system needs. We manage every step of the process—from concept and modeling to prototyping and production.

Optical Fabrication & Precision Molding

LightPath offers both standard and custom lenses, fabricated through traditional grinding/polishing or our proprietary precision glass molding process. Molding provides the most economical, scalable method for producing high-volume aspheres and freeform optics—delivering tight tolerances and repeatable results at a lower cost per part.

We’ve perfected the molding of aspheres, spheres, and complex geometries, supporting a range of diameters and formats while maintaining exceptional surface quality and form accuracy.

Freeform Optics

Our experience in high-volume molding extends into freeform optics—complex surfaces without symmetry constraints that enable compact, high-performance systems. These are critical for next-generation applications such as AR/VR headsets, LiDAR systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and medical devices. We provide cost-effective, scalable manufacturing of freeform optics to support these cutting-edge technologies.

Diamond Turning

For applications requiring complex surface geometries or ultra-precise finishes, LightPath operates over 20 in-house single-point diamond turning (SPDT) machines.

We produce rotationally symmetric spheres, aspheres, and diffractive lenses—including miniature optics as small as 3mm in diameter—with optical-grade surfaces and nanometer-level accuracy.

Infrared Glass Manufacturing

LightPath is one of the few companies with in-house capabilities to produce Chalcogenide infrared glass. At our Florida facility, we manufacture our proprietary Black Diamond™ series—including BD2 and BD6—capable of consistent performance in molded or polished form. With production volumes up to 10 metric tons annually and diameters up to 120mm (expandable), we ensure unmatched quality and flexibility.

In 2021, we also secured an exclusive license from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratories for a new class of Chalcogenide glasses, now being integrated into production for advanced IR optical systems.

Optical Coatings

We offer a broad range of high-performance optical coatings, including anti-reflective, protective, and spectral filters. Our coatings are designed to meet diverse application needs—from visible to infrared wavelengths—enhancing transmission, reducing stray light, and protecting lenses in harsh environments.

INFRARED IMAGING

Our Capabilities

At LightPath Technologies, we specialize in delivering advanced thermal imaging solutions that combine cutting-edge optical design with system-level integration. From uncooled infrared imaging to fully customized thermal camera systems, we help our clients solve complex challenges across defense, industrial, medical, and automotive applications.

Uncooled Broadband IR (BBIR)

Our broadband infrared optics are engineered for superior performance in uncooled systems. These solutions offer high image quality and enhanced sensitivity at a fraction of the cost of traditional cooled cameras. Ideal for applications where size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints matter, LightPath’s BBIR optics enable reliable thermal imaging in compact, energy-efficient platforms.

Custom Infrared Camera Solutions

LightPath provides fully tailored infrared camera systems designed to meet your exact technical and operational specifications. From custom housing designs to seamless integration with sensors and lenses, we build precision-engineered thermal imaging platforms optimized for your specific use case. Our in-house capabilities support both rapid prototyping and scalable production.

Matched Lens & Core Performance

To ensure peak thermal imaging performance, LightPath delivers fully optimized lens-core assemblies. By sourcing both the optical and sensor components from a single provider, we reduce lead times, simplify procurement, and improve alignment between optics and electronics. This integrated approach results in better image quality, system reliability, and supply chain efficiency.

Optical Components & Infrared Thermal Imaging

Our Capabilities

Our Capabilities

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