LightPath Technologies Introduces New 15mK Uncooled High-Sensitivity Thermal Camera

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LightPath Technologies, Inc. introduces a new 15mK uncooled high-sensitivity thermal camera, setting a new standard in thermal imaging technology. The camera, developed in collaboration with Visimid's advanced electronics package, offers superior imaging capabilities with an NETD level of less than 15mK, surpassing traditional uncooled thermal cameras by a wide margin. This innovative technology provides enhanced sensitivity in long wave infrared (LWIR) at a lower cost, form factor, and power consumption, making it ideal for various applications such as drone detection, gas detection, and long-range imaging.

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• LightPath Technologies introduces a groundbreaking 15mK uncooled high-sensitivity thermal camera with exceptional imaging capabilities.
• The new camera, developed in partnership with Visimid's advanced electronics package, boasts an NETD level of less than 15mK, surpassing industry standards.
• This innovative technology offers enhanced sensitivity in long wave infrared (LWIR) at a significantly lower cost, form factor, and power consumption.
• The camera opens up new possibilities for applications such as drone detection, gas detection, and long-range imaging, revolutionizing various industries.
• Integrator partners can now economically integrate thermal imaging into a wide range of applications without the need for cryogenically cooled cameras, expanding the scope of thermal imaging technology.

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ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2024 / LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPTH) ("LightPath," the "Company," or "we"), a leading vertically integrated global manufacturer and integrator of proprietary optical and infrared technologies, announces today, availability of a new, uncooled HS LWIR thermal camera with a record low noise level of 15mK. The integration of LightPath Optical Technology and Visimid's, a wholly owned subsidiary of LightPath, advanced electronics package positions this camera as best-in-class to existing uncooled thermal cameras.

Unlike typical uncooled thermal cameras that have NETD (Noise Equivalent Thermal Difference) in the range of 30mK to 80mK, LightPath's new High-Sensitivity (HS) long wave thermal camera exhibits an NETD level better than 15mK NETD. This denotes the inherent noise level of the camera that directly affects the quality of imaging capabilities with uncooled camera technology. With an NETD of 15mK or less, LightPath's new HS camera exhibits sensitivity in long wave infrared (LWIR) that often is only available with cryogenically cooled long wave cameras. It accomplishes this at a significantly lower cost, form factor and power consumption, ensuring you get the best value for your investment.

The compact, low-noise, HS camera is a game-changer. It opens up a world of possibilities for applications that require extreme sensitivity, a small form factor, low power consumption, and scale. From drone detection (C-UAS) to gas detection, long-range imaging, and many more, this camera is ready to revolutionize industries.

This breakthrough technology allows our integrator partners to economically integrate thermal imaging into a wide variety of applications where typically a cryogenically cooled camera was needed to meet the application's requirements leaving the application underserved in scale due to economics, size, and price.

The camera is available with a selection of F1.0 high-efficiency optical lens assemblies from LightPath.

About LightPath Technologies

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPTH) is a leading global, vertically integrated provider of optics, photonics and infrared solutions for the industrial, commercial, defense, telecommunications, and medical industries. LightPath designs and manufactures proprietary optical and infrared components including molded glass aspheric lenses and assemblies, custom molded glass freeform lenses, infrared lenses and thermal imaging assemblies, fused fiber collimators, and proprietary Black Diamond™ ("BD6") chalcogenide-based glass lenses. LightPath also offers custom optical assemblies, including full engineering design support. The Company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with manufacturing and sales offices in Dallas Texas, Latvia and China.

LightPath's wholly-owned subsidiary, Visimid Technologies, was acquired in July 2023, and specializes in the design and development of customized infrared cameras, for the industrial and defense industries. Such customized cameras are often sold together with customized optical assemblies from LightPath.

LightPath's wholly-owned subsidiary, ISP Optics Corporation, manufactures a full range of infrared products from high-performance MWIR and LWIR lenses and lens assemblies. ISP's infrared lens assembly product line includes athermal lens systems used in cooled and un-cooled thermal imaging cameras. Manufacturing is performed in-house to provide precision optical components including spherical, aspherical and diffractive coated infrared lenses.

For more information on LightPath and its businesses, please visit www.lightpath.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Sales Contact:

Jason Messerschmidt
VP Global Sales & Marketing
jmesserschmidt@lightpath.com
+570 449 5555

Contact:

Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
MZ Group - MZ North America
LPTH@mzgroup.us
+561 489 5315

SOURCE: LightPath Technologies, Inc.

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FAQ

What is LightPath Technologies introducing with a new 15mK uncooled high-sensitivity thermal camera?

LightPath Technologies is introducing a new 15mK uncooled high-sensitivity thermal camera that offers superior imaging capabilities with an NETD level of less than 15mK.

What sets LightPath's new thermal camera apart from traditional uncooled thermal cameras?

LightPath's new thermal camera surpasses traditional uncooled thermal cameras by offering an NETD level of less than 15mK, providing enhanced sensitivity in long wave infrared (LWIR) at a lower cost, form factor, and power consumption.

What are some of the applications where the new LightPath thermal camera can be used?

The new LightPath thermal camera can be used for applications such as drone detection, gas detection, and long-range imaging.

How does the collaboration with Visimid's advanced electronics package benefit the new LightPath thermal camera?

The collaboration with Visimid's advanced electronics package enhances the imaging capabilities of the new LightPath thermal camera, setting a new standard in thermal imaging technology.

What value does the new LightPath thermal camera offer to integrator partners?

The new LightPath thermal camera allows integrator partners to economically integrate thermal imaging into a wide range of applications without the need for cryogenically cooled cameras, expanding the scope of thermal imaging technology.