Capabilities

WE HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO GET YOU THERE

LaserMaxDefense (“LMD”) is known for miniaturizing and hardening laser and optical systems for industrial, military, law enforcement, and related markets.

The company has produced specialized, quantum cascade laser and solid state laser-based equipment in annual quantities under 50 per product line, and diode laser-based equipment in annual quantities exceeding 150,000 per product line.

Our products are built with pride in Rochester NY. We utilize modern manufacturing methods including:

Lean manufacturing
Design for manufacturing
Light assembly
Low cost manufacturing

All LMD employees are US citizens.

OPTICAL EXPERTISE

LMD specializes in designing and manufacturing lasers for applications in hostile environments including military and law enforcement, space-based
missions, and harsh industrial and laboratory environments.

We innovate and manufacture across a wide spectrum:

Visible (VIS)
Near-infrared (NIR)
Shortwave infrared (SWIR)
Midwave infrared (MWIR)
Longwave infrared (LWIR)

HARDENED LASERS

LMD has deep expertise in diode laser, quantum cascade laser (QCL), solid-state laser modules and subsystems, and other advanced lasers, light sources, and optical systems. LMD lasers are hermetically sealed and compliant with MIL-STD-810G and EMI requirements. Options include external and internal modulation, collimating, or other advanced beam-forming optics including system athermalization, as well as water immersion and extreme shock and accelerations.

HARDENED OPTICS

LMD exploits the most recent advances in optical, optomechanical, and materials technologies to deliver compact, rugged, and durable optical systems and sub-systems for your application. Whether refractive, diffractive, macro- or micro-, or combination, LMD has the deep bench to design, prototype, and manufacture to your specifications.

PACKAGING

LMD specializes in packaging compact and rugged systems for adverse environments:

Intense electromagnetic fields
Extreme temperatures
High accelerations (>1000G’s)
Deep water immersion
Shock and weapons recoil
Special platforms

MANUFACTURING

LMD has manufactured in its Rochester, NY plant for over 30 years. The company is known for:

Lean manufacturing and adherence to ISO standard
Rapid stand-up of production lines
Excellent process tracking and workflow documentation
Clean facility and well-trained production operators
Quality process, quality product

ASSEMBLY

Uncomfortable with overseas assembly jobs, but worried about the high cost of assembly in the USA? LMD has the solution – and many satisfied customers – using our designed-for-manufacture methodology:

Thorough upfront understanding of customer needs
Minimize skilled labor content and automate as needed
Precision fixturing, metrology, and deep testing
Clean handling of optics, small parts, and ESD-safety