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Investing.com -- LightPath Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:LPTH) stock gained 2.9% after the company announced its subsidiary G5 Infrared has started production of two high-end cooled infrared camera products redesigned to use LightPath’s proprietary BlackDiamond™ Glass instead of Germanium.
The move comes as export restrictions on Germanium imposed by China, which supplies a significant portion of the world’s Germanium, are pushing defense contractors in the U.S. and allied countries to seek alternatives. LightPath acquired G5 Infrared in early 2025 and subsequently began redesigning select entry-level camera models to incorporate its BlackDiamond™ Glass technology.
"Vertical Integration of LightPath’s proprietary BlackDiamond™ glass with G5’s products positions us for strong growth and the ability to deliver greater value to a wider range of customers while concurrently providing an unparalleled level of supply chain certainty," said Sam Rubin, President and CEO of LightPath.
The new Germanium-free cameras are designed as drop-in replacements for current models, eliminating the need for system redesigns by customers. The company is now focusing on redesigning G5’s mid-range camera solutions and plans to offer Germanium-free options to address new business opportunities in the coming months.
LightPath Technologies describes itself as a provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications.
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