AEgis provides next-generation products to cutting-edge defense-related challenges in the areas of guidance and control, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, electro-optics, and advanced sensors. AEgis is an established developer of scene projectors for HWIL testing of Laser Radar and Infrared systems. AEgis has developed new fabrication and release processes that reduce sensitivity to process variations, temperature swings, and harsh environments. All MEMS devices are designed and built for missile and UAV operational environments.


For more information contact Mr. David Thomas - Director, Microsystems: (256) 922-0802
 

MEMS Design and Fabrication
AEgis develops new MEMS components for inertial measurement units, radio frequency seekers, data links and other supporting missile components. AEgis responsibilities include process development, fabrication, integration, and packaging of device components. AEgis delivers affordable, rugged MEMS-based inertial sensors with high roll rate for use in small diameter precision-guided weapons.
Microfluidics and Photonics
AEgis delivers numerous microfluidic devices and micron-scale polymer molds for NASA. Microfluidic test channels have been used to verify fluid flow through various geometries, and to validate micro Computational Fluid Dynamics (mCFD) software. Microfluidic molds are used to cast miniature valves, injectors and other components.

AEgis’ photonic device development for missile navigation, high-speed photonic band gap (PBG) switching and other advanced systems includes electro-optic phase modulators for gyro units providing pinpoint guidance for air-launch and surface-launch precision strike weapons systems.
Nanotechnology
AEgis lithographic processes can be used for single molecule detection. Researchers have designed a process to repeatably fabricate wells with ~50 to ~500 nm dimensions using standard lithography anisotropic etch processes. The nanowells are characterized using scanning electrochemical spectroscopy and ion transport techniques. The goal is to integrate these single molecule traps with microfluidic sample sorting and injection channels. The microfluidic sample sorter and single molecule traps can be combined with various sensors to provide adaptable laboratory analysis for autonomous diagnostics and monitoring.

Representative Projects

  • Navigational components for missiles
  • MEMS 35 GHz RF switches
  • High-speed photonic band gap (PBG)
    optical switches
  • High-accuracy, large dynamic range MEMS gyros
  • Real-time THz imaging arrays

Highlights of Activity

AEgis has developed many new devices by innovative techniques for integrating existing components, developing new materials and fabrication techniques to significantly improve performance specs, and designing new devices to miniaturize systems while improving performance.


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