Under the plan announced Tuesday, LightPath will concentrate on low-cost molded infrared optics for thermal imaging, security and surveillance, automotive, sensing and defense applications; laser optics for high-volume, growing industrial applications such as laser tools for construction, medical instruments and telecommunications systems; and optical assemblies for laser light collection and management through fiber optics for industrial and laser instrumentation.

"Applications of infrared and thermal imaging technology have grown dramatically over the last ten years into various markets including industrial inspection, automotive safety, chemical and biological sensing, and security and surveillance," LightPath CEO Jim Gaynor said.

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