Innovative fibre-optics and communications solutions, from R&D to product, for, defense, health care, energy … Luna was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, USA, and has today 420 staff at twelve locations worldwide. Luna is organised into two business segments that work together to transition ideas into products. The Lightwave Division is a developer and manufacturer of fibre-optics based technology products for the aerospace, automotive, communications, defense, energy, infrastructure, security, and silicon photonics industries. The Luna Labs division partners with government and private organizations to innovate solutions for first responders, defense, and health care professionals around the world. Over seventy scientists and engineers in three research groups (Materials, Biotech, and Systems) collaborate to offer a tailored, multi-disciplinary approach to innovation in sectors including medical, materials (polymers, composites, protective materials, …) and systems monitoring and data analysis. This applied R&D and product development work includes focused projects to develop novel flame retardant solutions for customers.