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New 1536×1536 Spatial Light Modulator and New Non-mechanically Steered Lidar Demo Announced
December 21, 2018: Boulder Nonlinear Systems (BNS) is pleased to announce two new developments showcasing recent efforts in both spatial light modulator design (SLMs) and liquid crystal polarization grating (LCPG) beam steering.
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Boulder Nonlinear Systems Awarded Multiple Contracts
June 30, 2016: Boulder Nonlinear Systems (BNS) has been awarded three new development contracts aimed at supporting a wide range of needs within the aerospace community.
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Air Force Research Laboratory highlights Boulder Nonlinear Systems’ non-mechanical scanner developments in new “Launch Story”
March 22, 2016: A non-mechanical beam steering system developed by Boulder Nonlinear Systems (BNS) has been selected by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as an example of a successful small business development program.
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Boulder Nonlinear Systems Receives 2016 Prism Award for Non-Mechanical Beam Steering Technology
March 22, 2016: Boulder Nonlinear Systems (BNS) has received the 2016 Prism Award for Photonics Innovation in the category of “Optics and Optical Components.”
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Boulder Nonlinear Systems named as a finalist for the 2016 Prism Award
November 25, 2015: Boulder Nonlinear Systems (BNS) is pleased to announce their selection as a finalist for the 2016 Prism Awards. Their liquid crystal polarization grating technology has been nominated in the category of “Optics and Optical Components.”
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In Vivo Neural Imaging – SLMs for Conducting 3D Holography inside Living Brains
October 15, 2015: Boulder Nonlinear Systems is pleased to announce that it has published a feature article in the recent issue of Biophotonics Magazine highlighting applications of spatial light modulator (SLM) technology in neuroscience research.
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Boulder Nonlinear Systems awarded multiple NASA contracts to bring new capabilities to aerial and space-based platforms
July 14, 2015: Boulder Nonlinear Systems (BNS) is pleased to announce two Phase I awards from NASA. These include the development of a holographic optical trapping (HOT) module for the International Space Station (ISS) and the development of low size, weight, and power (SWaP) 3D wind sensor system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Boulder Nonlinear Systems Positioned as Leader in Non-Mechanical Beam Steering with Recent Approval of Patent Claims
April 15, 2015: Boulder Nonlinear Systems (BNS) is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued US Patent No. 8,982,313 titled, “Beam steering devices including stacked liquid crystal polarization gratings and related methods of operation.”
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Boulder Nonlinear Systems is awarded funding for development of broadband high-speed phase modulator
March 1, 2015: Boulder Nonlinear Systems (BNS) is pleased to announce an award of follow-on funding from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences for further development of broadband high-speed spatial light modulator (SLM) technology.
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