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A pilot’s helmet-mounted display screen can wash out in changing light conditions during flight. This visibility problem led to a revolutionary liquid crystal technology that is working its way into helmet visors as well as combat eyewear for on-the-ground warfighters.
With support from the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, AlphaMicron integrated liquid crystal into a flexible film that can instantly adapt to changing light conditions, automatically or with the click of a switch. Today, this eTint® technology is being transitioned into military use, and is also appearing in motorcycle helmets, cycling glasses, and high-fashion eyewear.
AlphaMicron’s eTint® is just one of many successful innovations enabled by the U.S. Air Force’s SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. For more information, visit www.afsbirsttr.com.
| Date Taken: | 05.24.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 09.07.2017 09:59 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 548555 |
| VIRIN: | 160504-F-OU855-2007 |
| Filename: | DOD_104809826 |
| Length: | 00:04:13 |
| Location: | US |
| Downloads: | 12 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 12 |
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