Expertise

Using a unique pool of scientific and engineering experience to provide elegant solutions to intense-lights problems, AlphaMicron experts move beyond the limitations of traditional glass-based liquid crystal products and innovate on various fronts. From plastic-based flexible liquid crystal films to custom-made highly responsive LC-dye formulations, AlphaMicron provides vertically integrated, turn-key light-reactive options that meet the various industry requirements. We hold more than 90 patents to date for newly-developed materials, processes and products, and continue to push the needle forward to meet client challenges as they arise.

A partial list of our capabilities includes:

Photonics

With over 30 years of experience in nonlinear optics and photonics, our physicists are pioneers in the field. From protecting eyes against lasers to improving sunlight readability of displays, they have assisted a range of clients find the right solution for their optical problems.

Liquid Crystals

AlphaMicron’s award-winning and patented developments in light-reactive technologies stem from our unique knowledge of liquid crystals garnered from our scientists and our affiliation with the world-renowned Liquid Crystal Institute. For the past 20 years, AlphaMicron has studied and invented new liquid crystal materials and systems with new functionalities and new ways of using them.

Materials Synthesis and formulation

AlphaMicron’s chemistry team continues to design and synthesize new classes of ultrapure, high performing dichroic dyes, liquid crystal components, chirals, and mesogenic monomers. These components are used to create custom liquid crystal mixtures specifically formulated to meet or exceed stringent optical requirements for several industries.

Design & Prototyping

AlphaMicron designers and engineers have worked with product development teams from industries ranging from consumer electronics to automotive components to design scalable, manufacturable solutions that can have both the form and the function needed to succeed.

Testing & Production

With an Army certified testing lab, AlphaMicron has the capability to perform optical and environmental testing needed to meet stringent military requirements. Whether the product is manufactured internally by AlphaMicron or sourced out, the DoD audited, ISO compliant facility ensures that any product leaving AlphaMicron meets or exceeds the required specifications.