Ashwin-Ushas Corp.
Research and development company (est. 1992) that develops advanced materials and devices for defense, aerospace/space, environmental remediation and sensing. Core activities include conducting-polymer based infrared electrochromic and variable-emittance thin-film materials for adaptive thermal control and camouflage, membrane and electro-osmotic vapor-transport technologies, voltammetric electrochemical sensor development, microwave-based hazardous-waste remediation processes, ionic-liquid electrolyte battery R&D, and low-power embedded instrumentation.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Ashwin-Ushas Corp.
Patents
Products
Variable‑emittance infrared electrochromic skins (spacecraft)
Thin, flexible variable‑emittance skins designed to control surface thermal emittance for spacecraft; reported tailorable emittance range and durability under space environmental testing.
Infrared electrochromic skins for adaptive camouflage
Conducting‑polymer electrochromic skins that modify mid‑ and long‑wave IR signatures for adaptive camouflage on vehicles, uniforms and equipment; reported high IR contrast and fast switching.
Electrochromic eyewear prototypes (sunglasses and goggles)
Electrochromic eyewear prototypes that adjust visible transmission in response to ambient light using integrated photosensors and microcontroller‑based applied‑voltage algorithms; prototypes reported with fast switching, high contrast and safety‑compliant variants.
Voltammetric electrochemical sensors (portable/wearable)
Portable, low‑power voltammetric sensors and modular wearable system for detection of hazardous vapors, toxic industrial compounds, explosives and aqueous/soil analytes with ppb/sub‑ppb sensitivity, disposable sensor cartridges, and mobile‑device interfacing for identification and networking.
Field‑portable potentiostat/galvanostat prototype
All‑in‑one potentiostat/galvanostat instrument concept with wide current range and EIS/AC voltammetry capabilities intended for teaching, research and field use; prototype designs described with mobile device control.
Microwave hazardous‑waste remediation prototypes
Prototype microwave remediation units for localized destruction of medical and hazardous waste using a reusable high‑boiling microwave‑active fluid; described at ≈5 L and ≈20 L capacities with reported multi‑cycle reusable fluid and operational procedures.
Variable‑emittance infrared electrochromic skins (spacecraft)
Thin, flexible variable‑emittance skins designed to control surface thermal emittance for spacecraft; reported tailorable emittance range and durability under space environmental testing.
Infrared electrochromic skins for adaptive camouflage
Conducting‑polymer electrochromic skins that modify mid‑ and long‑wave IR signatures for adaptive camouflage on vehicles, uniforms and equipment; reported high IR contrast and fast switching.
Electrochromic eyewear prototypes (sunglasses and goggles)
Electrochromic eyewear prototypes that adjust visible transmission in response to ambient light using integrated photosensors and microcontroller‑based applied‑voltage algorithms; prototypes reported with fast switching, high contrast and safety‑compliant variants.
Voltammetric electrochemical sensors (portable/wearable)
Portable, low‑power voltammetric sensors and modular wearable system for detection of hazardous vapors, toxic industrial compounds, explosives and aqueous/soil analytes with ppb/sub‑ppb sensitivity, disposable sensor cartridges, and mobile‑device interfacing for identification and networking.
Field‑portable potentiostat/galvanostat prototype
All‑in‑one potentiostat/galvanostat instrument concept with wide current range and EIS/AC voltammetry capabilities intended for teaching, research and field use; prototype designs described with mobile device control.
Microwave hazardous‑waste remediation prototypes
Prototype microwave remediation units for localized destruction of medical and hazardous waste using a reusable high‑boiling microwave‑active fluid; described at ≈5 L and ≈20 L capacities with reported multi‑cycle reusable fluid and operational procedures.
Expertise Areas
- Electrochromic and variable‑emittance materials
- Conducting polymer synthesis and device integration
- Spacecraft thermal‑control materials
- Voltammetric electrochemical sensing and wearable sensor systems
Key Technologies
- Conducting polymers
- Infrared electrochromics (MWIR/LWIR)
- Variable‑emittance thin films
- Ionic‑liquid electrolytes
News & Updates
Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2014) article describing variable‑emittance infrared electrochromic skins combining conducting polymers, ionic liquid electrolytes, microporous membranes and semiconductor/polymer coatings for spacecraft thermal control.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2014) article referenced regarding electrochromic eyewear materials and performance.
Advance materials/chemistry article (2013) describing electro‑osmotic water vapor transport across conducting‑polymer membranes.
Technical webpage describing ionic‑liquid electrolyte based Li‑ion battery prototypes with wide operating temperature, long shelf life, non‑flammability and radiation resistance; includes prototype performance parameters and references.
Selected developed technologies (including microwave remediation and others) are described as available for licensing in the U.S. and European Union.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2014) article describing variable‑emittance infrared electrochromic skins combining conducting polymers, ionic liquid electrolytes, microporous membranes and semiconductor/polymer coatings for spacecraft thermal control.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2014) article referenced regarding electrochromic eyewear materials and performance.
Advance materials/chemistry article (2013) describing electro‑osmotic water vapor transport across conducting‑polymer membranes.
Technical webpage describing ionic‑liquid electrolyte based Li‑ion battery prototypes with wide operating temperature, long shelf life, non‑flammability and radiation resistance; includes prototype performance parameters and references.
Selected developed technologies (including microwave remediation and others) are described as available for licensing in the U.S. and European Union.