- LightPath Technologies and its subsidiary G5 Infrared are facing operational challenges due to export restrictions on Germanium from China.
- LightPath Technologies, Inc. is actively seeking homegrown substitutes for germanium components to mitigate supply chain risks.
BlackDiamond glass is maturing as a viable alternative to germanium, while China remains the dominant global supplier of the critical material.
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Updated Sep 17
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BlackDiamond glass is maturing as a viable alternative to germanium, while China remains the dominant global supplier of the critical material.