Madison, WI--Developer of high-performance infrared and visible laser systems for defense and security applications, Alfalight received a $1.7 million dollar, 20-month contract from a major prime contractor for the development and delivery of rugged, high-power green laser systems with active eyesafety technology. The complete laser and electro-optical systems will be delivered to the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center (Dahlgren Division) for long-range ocular disruption applications. This new long-range non-lethal laser development underscores Alfalight’s focus on integrated defense systems and builds upon Alfalight’s proven Non-Lethal Ocular Disruption (NLOD) technology, combining wide-operating temperature, high-power green lasers with advanced electrooptics and integrated control methodologies.
"Alfalight's high-performance green laser technology integrated with novel optics and control engineering are uniquely valuable to tactical systems customers," said Ron Bechtold, vice president of sales and marketing. "2014 will be a significant growth year for Alfalight. This award adds to our rapidly growing backlog of orders which validates our continued market focus on high-value laser systems integration opportunities for enhanced security solutions."
Alfalight's systems serve both man-portable and vehicle-borne applications that include compact visible, SWIR, and infrared laser illuminators, targeting/tracking/locating devices, laser-initiated ordnance, and power-over-fiber. The products are designed for the demands of rough use and are qualified to the ruggedness requirements of MIL-STD-810G or related aerospace/telecommunications standards. Alfalight is ITAR registered and entirely U.S.-based, enabling rapid, cost-effective delivery of turnkey defense-related electrooptical systems.
SOURCE: Alfalight; http://alfalight.com/NewsItem.aspx?AlfalightNewsId=40