AlphaMicron

AlphaMicron is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Kent, United States working in optronics, soldier equipment, armour & protection.

AlphaMicron is a liquid crystal photonics company based in Kent, Ohio. It was founded over 22 years ago to pursue research and development for the US Department of Defense, beginning with light-reactive head-mounted display solutions for US Air Force fighter pilots. The company develops flexible liquid crystal films, guest-host and polarizer-based devices, dichroic dyes, and custom LC formulations. It designs, prototypes and manufactures electronically tintable products, with an in-house ISO 9001:2015 compliant production line and an Army-certified testing lab. Its military products include CTRL eyewear listed on the US Army Authorized Protective Eyewear List, the i-LID laser intercept system for aircrew protection, and visor technology for NASA space suits. The company also serves automotive, architectural, consumer sports eyewear and AR/VR markets through partners and its own e-Tint brand, giving it a dual-use profile.