Long-Wave Infrared Solutions
Delivering Clarity, Reliability, and Customization in Every LWIR Solution
With over 40 years of infrared innovation and in-house manufacturing, LightPath provides not only best-in-class performance but also the flexibility to tailor systems to your exact requirements.
LightPath LWIR Camera Solutions
CST-SOLO (S640) Thermal Imaging Core
The CST-SOLO (S640) thermal focal plane array is our latest innovation, delivering 640x480 resolution with a 10-micron pitch. This design allows system engineers to achieve an optimized SWaP profile compared to traditional 17- or 12-micron focal planes. Ideal for industrial, aerospace, and commercial thermal imaging applications, this solution:
- Offers high performance at a cost-effective price
- Is available with or without high-performance lens configurations
- Includes optional AI capabilities for smart and autonomous applications
- Incorporates shutterless NUC technology for continuous, uninterrupted imaging and reduced maintenance needs
LightPath’s revolutionary thermal imaging technology empowers developers to build advanced yet efficient systems that remain compact, mobile, and reliable in all conditions.
High-Sensitivity Thermal Cameras
Our high-sensitivity LWIR cameras are built for precision detection in environments where performance cannot be compromised. Leveraging advanced Uncooled VOx designs and system-level engineering, these cameras excel in applications requiring:
- Accurate detection of subtle thermal differences
- Situational awareness in challenging conditions
- Enhanced reliability for defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure monitoring
Each system is engineered for size, weight, and power (SWaP) optimization to ensure maximum performance without trade-offs
General-Purpose LWIR Cameras
For versatile use across industrial and commercial applications, our general-purpose LWIR cameras deliver performance and value in one. Designed for scalability and adaptability, these systems provide:
- Reliable thermal imaging for monitoring, inspection, and safety
- Flexible integration into industrial and research environments
- Options for both off-the-shelf and customized configurations
Built on the same legacy of quality and precision as our specialized cameras, these general-purpose solutions allow organizations to access LightPath performance for broader use cases.
Applications for LWIR Solutions
- Wide-area perimeter surveillance in total darkness
- Target and personnel detection through smoke, fog, and haze
- Camouflage and concealment detection by identifying heat signatures
- Search and rescue operations in low-visibility conditions
- Lightweight, uncooled payloads for drones and UAVs
- Long-duration airborne surveillance where efficiency is critical
- Large-area thermal mapping for disaster response and environmental monitoring
- Non-contact thermography for process quality assurance
- Furnace and high-heat process monitoring
- Thermal leak detection in insulation, piping, and facilities
- Preventive maintenance by spotting overheating equipment
- Solar farm inspection to identify panel hot spots and degradation
- Wind turbine drivetrain and gearbox overheating detection
- Infrared monitoring of transmission lines and substations
- Environmental and safety compliance through continuous thermal monitoring
- Human and animal temperature screening for health and veterinary applications
- Firefighting vision through smoke for rescue operations
- Perimeter scanning at airports, ports, and transportation hubs
- Law enforcement use for pursuit and situational awareness in darkness
Why LightPath LWIR Solutions?
When you choose LightPath, you get more than a camera. You gain a strategic partner with unmatched expertise in infrared imaging and system integration.

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