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rather than mere assemblies which I think are somewhat elementary . Lightpath strives to be more than just an assembly house or contract manufacturer ; we are a comprehensive solutions provider . Although assemblies may be part of what we provide , it ’ s the overarching solutions we offer that define our role in the market ,” Peter highlights .
In the coming weeks , Lightpath will introduce new materials as an alternative to using germanium to address the supply chain challenges caused by limitations on export of the material from China . “ Typically , when introducing new materials , there is a lengthy adoption curve driven by factors such as people ’ s confidence in the proposed material or technology . Glass materials have often faced challenges in manufacturing such as the ability to produce in volume , consistency and repeatability , which can lead to negative reputations if the product varies too much from batch to batch . To address this challenge , we partnered with the Defense
Logistics Agency ( DLA ), responsible for ensuring the continuity of strategic materials for the US defense industry . Together , we outlined an extensive qualification program that the DLA endorsed and sponsored financially . This program accelerates the adoption curve I mentioned earlier by conducting measurements on hundreds of samples from multiple production batches , providing comprehensive statistical data on repeatability , consistency , and more . Thanks to this program , we effectively meet the manufacturing readiness levels ( MRL ) standards set by the Department of Defense , showing people in the industry that our new materials are ready for manufacturing ,” he elaborates .
By pioneering solutions-driven innovation , Lightpath is well-positioned to tackle any future challenges head-on . ■
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