Amalgamated Vision Wins Back-to-Back SBIR Awards

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Amalgamated Vision Wins Back-to-Back SBIR Awards

Amalgamated Vision has been awarded an AFWERX Phase I SBIR and a NASA Phase I SBIR for its novel virtual retinal display micro-projector technology.

June 6, 2023 – Amalgamated Vision LLC, a leading innovator in advanced optical engineering and design for wearable portable display, announces it has been selected by both AFWERX and NASA for SBIR Phase I contracts. Both awards focus on the development of a unique laser beam scanning (LBS) pancake lens optical engine for augmented reality (AR) and smartglasses applications, and its potential to fill critical technical capability gaps in the United States Department of Air Force (DAF) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 

These highly competitive contracts recognize the company’s transformative work in developing advanced virtual retinal display (VRD) optics for head-mounted display (HMD). AV’s patented engineering solutions eliminate the problems inherent in traditional optics used in AR devices by changing the way visual information is presented and perceived in multiple work environments.

Virtual retinal display technology holds immense potential for enhancing user experiences in fields such as defense, aviation, training, entertainment, and healthcare. By projecting images directly onto the user's retina, this innovative approach eliminates the need for traditional waveguide or combiner displays and offers significant advantages in terms of size, weight, and image quality.  It enables new HMD form factors that do not obstruct the user’s field of view, and displays complex, high-resolution information while maintaining complete situational awareness.

"We are honored to have been selected for both the AFWERX and NASA Phase I SBIR awards," said Adam Davis, CEO of Amalgamated Vision. "This recognition further validates the innovation and value we bring to the field as we continue to push the boundaries of optical technology for wearable display. We are confident that our intellectual property and engineering expertise will unlock the potential of spatial computing to increase the efficacy and efficiency of our military personnel both at home and abroad, as well as our astronauts needing to perform autonomous medical procedures during long-duration missions."  

As part of these Phase I projects, Amalgamated Vision will conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and design exploration to refine its optical engine for end user needs. The company will collaborate with USAF and NASA experts in the field to ensure the development of mission-specific solutions that meet stringent end-user requirements.

By successfully advancing through the SBIR program, Amalgamated Vision aims to position itself for further growth opportunities in the defense and commercial sectors.

About Amalgamated Vision

Amalgamated Vision is an optical engineering company specializing in the design and development of micro-projector virtual retinal display solutions for personal, portable, wearable extended reality displays. The company develops innovative optical engines that are incredibly small and compact, enabling unique form factors and new visual paradigms that redefine how we interact with digital data in real world environments. Since 2010, Amalgamated Vision continues to push the boundaries of optical engineering, delivering next-generation solutions to its customers in a wide range of markets and use cases. For more information visit: www.amalgamatedvision.com.

About AFRL

AFRL is the sole organization leading the planning & execution of USAF & USSF science & technology programs. It orchestrates a world-wide government, industry & academia coalition in the discovery, development & delivery of a wide range of revolutionary technology and provides leading-edge warfighting capabilities keeping air, space and cyberspace forces the world's best. AFRL employs 10,800 military, civilian, and contractor personnel at 17 research sites executing an annual $4B budget. For more information, visit:  www.afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX

AFWERX is an Air Force Research Laboratory Directorate that connects innovators across government, industry, and academia. Through innovation and collaboration with our nation’s top subject-matter experts, AFWERX harnesses the power of ingenuity of internal talent while expanding technology, talent, and transition partnerships for rapid and affordable commercial and military capability.  More information is available at: www.afwerx.com.

About AFVentures

AFVentures invests in emerging technologies to scale Department of the Air Force capabilities, strengthening the US industrial base that empowers Airmen and Guardians by incentivizing private, for-profit investment in national security interests. AFVentures success is achieved by connecting novel commercial solutions with defense problem sets, de-risking Airmen and Guardian initiatives to fill capability gaps and transition technologies. Learn more at https://afwerx.com/afventures-overview.

Note: The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

For press inquiries and more information, please contact:

Paula Katkin

VP Marketing & Business Development

Amalgamated Vision

978 758 2163

pkatkin@amalgamatedvision.com