Founded in 1981, Ithaca-based Multiwire Laboratories develops and manufactures real-time X-ray systems that rapidly orient and characterize single crystals using the Laue back-reflection method. Its MWL120 camera works with NorthStar software and motorized stages to analyze lattice-plane orientation in settings ranging from academic laboratories to industrial process control. The company also provides custom crystal-orientation services and grew its original Cornell-developed technology into complete, upgradeable systems.