

LightSmyth is a privately held corporation founded in June of 2000 to develop innovative nanophotonic products. Target areas include high efficiency and advanced function free-space diffraction gratings, integrated photonics, and pure photonic crystalTM decorative products. LightSmyth products and innovations are centered around application of holographic and diffractive principles combined with manufacturing via state-of-the-art semiconductor patterning tools such as Deep UltraViolet (DUV) steppers/scanners.
LightSmyth has acheived solid financial position providing a a unique combination of advanced products and value-added services in optics and photonics to major players in telecom and optical sectors, as well as to NASA, other government institution and academia.
LightSmyth has established a leadership position in its specialty areas and has received 55+ patents for its designs and innovations in integrated filters, multiplexers, optical interconnects, advanced surface gratings, spectral labeling, and consumer articles. LightSmyth’s growing IP portfolio provides a strategic advantage in multiple markets staking out broad claims to lithographically fabricated holographic and diffractive devices.
LightSmyth markets its own lines of products especially in areas of free-space diffractives and consumer items. Additionally, the company is actively seeking partnership in all aspects of the development of integrated devices for telecom, datacom, and optical interconnects. LightSmyth brings proven innovative strengths and a strategic IP portfolio to potential partnerships.