LightPath Technologies Adds New Lenses to Its Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) Catalog

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - Apr 26, 2011) - LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH), a global manufacturer, distributor and integrator of patented optical components and assemblies, announced today it has added new molded infrared aspheres to its catalog of Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) lenses. These lenses are designed as the primary optics for thermal imagers used in a wide variety of applications including homeland security, firefighting, predictive maintenance and driver's vision enhancement systems in automobiles. These infrared markets have a combined current estimated value of over $2.5 billion.

This new lens is a low cost thermal imaging lens designed specifically for the high volume thermal imaging security camera market. Its f/1.3 and 7.7mm focal length design is optimized for use with the latest generation of 640x512, 17 micron pixel infrared detectors from all of the major thermal imaging camera core suppliers. These new lenses are manufactured from LightPath's Black Diamond™ chalcogenide glass and are a less expensive substitute for high-volume, diamond-turned Germanium and Zinc Selenide optics.

"LightPath Technologies is continuing to expand its product offering for Infrared Optics with the introduction of these lenses. These new products will address the rapidly expanding thermal imaging and night vision enhancement markets that required high volumes of infrared optics at prices that are lower than currently available," said Jim Gaynor, CEO and President of LightPath.

About LightPath Technologies
LightPath manufactures optical products including precision molded aspheric optics, GRADIUM® glass products, proprietary collimator assemblies, laser components utilizing proprietary automation technology, higher-level assemblies and packing solutions. The Company's products are used in various markets, including industrial, medical, defense, test & measurement and telecommunications. LightPath has a strong patent portfolio that has been granted or licensed within these fields. For more information, visit www.lightpath.com.

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