SBIR-STTR Award

damasko, inc. proposes to develop a thin film shielding material which will have properties combining the desirable features of good conductor and a highly magnetic metal. the film will be deposited onto a flexible substrate which will allow it to be laminated to form a composite material with good structural properties. this will result in a lightweight structure which can be made in complex shapes by low cost molding and lamination techniques. the magnetic film, including the substrate, will be thin and can be patterned. by bonding the film to a transparent support, a magnetic shielding material will be obtained which is essentially transparent

Damaskos, Inc. proposes to continue development and commercialization of an advanced thin film shielding system which appears capable of meeting both the magnetic field and low frequency performance for EMP requirements while being able to retrofit existing structures. During the Phase I program, Damaskos, Inc. successfully demonstrated a composite material formed by depositing alternating layers of conducting and magnetic films without affecting their basic properties. This process produces a composite film with attenuation superior to either material separately. The composite material is deposited onto a flexible substrate using thin film processes. These sheets can be interconnected by soldering, insuring a good contact for both electrical magnetic fields. The flexible substrate minimizes problems with cracking due to building settling, etc. The Phase II program will address production problems associated with the material from the standpoint of cost and performance so at the end of the Phase 11 a viable product will result even at low initial production volumes. Larger production volume and the resulting lower cost will result in a broader market, including its use in TEMPEST applications and shielding to meet FCC requirements for commercial and consumer devices.