Quality at LightPath Technologies, Inc. is found in both the attitude and discipline of every employee, from the receptionist to the shipping clerk. All of our operating segments have in place a formal quality improvement process to ensure that we systematically and proactively manage all phases of our work and that we focus our efforts on problem prevention rather than problem detection. This demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality products, service and support.

LightPath is committed to the development, administration and implementation of a quality assurance system in conformance with ISO 9001-2000. The Quality and Test organization is made up of highly trained personnel who are specialists in their fields. The quality management system at LightPath Technologies has been registered with TUV America and SGS China as ISO 9001:2000 compliant since August of 2001 and August of 2006 respectively. It includes an extensive document control system, maintained on our internal computer network, accessible throughout the facility and managed by a full-time document control employee. It is composed of all the key features required for ISO 9001:2000 compliance, such as:

• Standard operating procedures for company wide processes, including calibration, engineering, purchasing, management review, maintenance, corrective action, etc.
• Over 150 individual work instructions, which cover the many specific processes are conducted at our facility.
• A separate category of specification documents which govern various aspects of product performance requirements.
• Engineering drawings (Solid Works), supported by a full time draftsman.
• Measurement and reporting systems for quality and on time delivery.

LightPath's incoming and final inspection groups are comprised of experienced personnel with an average experience of over five years per inspector. A range of environmental chambers are available in-house and used for reliability testing for Telcordia and other MIL standards in order to meet product qualification requirements.