Orlando, Fla.-based !%LightPath Technologies Inc.%!, a manufacturer of patented optical components and assemblies, has expanded its direct selling channels in China as part of its strategy to deliver high volumes of aspheric lenses to Asian manufacturers of optical equipment. LightPath Optical Instrumentation Co. Ltd., a wholly owned Shanghai-based subsidiary, has added an experienced sales engineer to its staff. In addition, the company has signed two new distributors to create more comprehensive market coverage in China. Daheng New Epoch Technology and Diqin Tech Science and Technology, both based in China, provide LightPath with new selling channels to capitalize on increased demand from Chinese manufacturers.