CINCINNATI, August 20, 2011 - L-3 Cincinnati Electronics (L-3 CE), an established pioneer in infrared thermal imaging, space exploration and military/defense technology, announces the completion of a 15,000 square foot expansion of its facility located in Mason, Ohio. The expansion consists of the addition of 8 class 100 (ISO5) chase and bay clean room manufacturing space to increase the already existing 230,000 sq. ft. facility. This will allow for increased manufacturing demands in their semiconductor processing capability. The semiconductors are used in the manufacture of thermal imaging sensors.

Attending the event and giving remarks on the new state-of-the-art facility expansion were U.S. Congresswoman Jean Schmidt (R-OH) 2nd district, U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) 1st District, Nicole Smith (Legislative Staff, Senator Sherrod Brown), Connie Laug (OH State Director, Senator Rob Portman), Jennifer Spohr (Office of Governor John Kasich), Kent Rominger (Astronaut & ATK Vice President, Strategy and Business Development) and L-3 CE President, Dr. James Wimmers and others.

L-3 Cincinnati Electronics is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of electro-optical / infrared (EO/IR) detection and space & missile electronics. The newly expanded Mason, Ohio facility houses a new state-of-the-art semiconductor processing facility designed to meet the demand for the next generation of large format infrared imaging arrays used on platforms such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Wide Area Aerial Surveillance (WAAS) programs. The new facility will also house the System Integration Laboratory (SIL).  The SIL supports Space Electronics growth strategy to offer launch customers with a system level solution rather than a single box.  The Space Electronics Systems integration area supports the Commercial Liberty Launch Vehicle program.  To learn more about L-3 Cincinnati Electronics, please visit the company’s website at www.L-3com.com/ce.

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs approximately 63,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2010 sales of $15.7 billion. To learn more about L-3, please visit the company’s website at
www.L-3com.com.