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LightPath Technologies and its subsidiary G5 Infrared are facing operational challenges due to export restrictions on Germanium from China.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 17

The latest in this situation

  1. BlackDiamond glass is maturing as a viable alternative to germanium, while China remains the dominant global supplier of the critical material.

How it started

2 reports, 1 independent, last reported Aug 5. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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LightPath Technologies and its subsidiary G5 Infrared are facing operational challenges due to export restrictions on Germanium from China.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Chinagermanium

How it developed

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  1. LightPath Technologies, Inc. is actively seeking homegrown substitutes for germanium components to mitigate supply chain risks.Sub-event
  2. LightPath is phasing out Germanium use due to supply chain issues related to China.1 source
  3. Acquisition of G5 Infrared opened new avenues, reiterated Buy rating signaling confidence.

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The entities involved

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped
  • PR NewswireLightPath Technologies Announces First Germanium-Free G5 Camera Variants Utilizing Proprietary BlackDiamond™ Glass Initial Two Cameras Redesigned Utilizing Proprietary BlackDiamond™ Glass in Place of
  • Unknown outlet