Metamaterials

Kymeta Demonstrates LEO and GEO SATCOM Interoperability During Military Battle Lab Exercise

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Data management, Technology, Satellite, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Defense, Contracts, Internet, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Earth orbits, Spaceflight, Kymeta, Metamaterials, Satcom, Low Earth orbit, Satcom, Geostationary orbit, Satellite, Earth, Flight

Kymeta ( www.kymetacorp.com ), the communications company making mobile global, announced today seamless interoperability between the Kymeta u8 terminal, Kepler Communications low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, and geostationary (GEO) SATCOM terminals at an annual military battle lab exercise focused on the integration of operations, intelligence, and technology.

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  • Kymeta ( www.kymetacorp.com ), the communications company making mobile global, announced today seamless interoperability between the Kymeta u8 terminal, Kepler Communications low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, and geostationary (GEO) SATCOM terminals at an annual military battle lab exercise focused on the integration of operations, intelligence, and technology.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210722005039/en/
    Kymeta demonstrates LEO and GEO interoperability with the u8 at technical demonstration.
  • The u8 provides the needed capacity and seamless connectivity between LEO and GEO satellites.
  • The change from GEO to LEO and linear to circular polarization was automated and accomplished via software only.

Kymeta Awarded Placement on $950 Million IDIQ Contract by DoD

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Contracts, Security, Satellite, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Hardware, Defense, Metamaterials, Kymeta, Telecommunications engineering, Antennas, Radio technology, Odus, Television antenna, Information and communications technology, Telecommunications

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210720005254/en/
    The Kymeta u8 is the only commercially available flat panel antenna that is compatible with LEO and GEO satellite constellations.
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    Kymeta is pleased to participate in the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) competitive category for connectivity, said Rob Weitendorf, Vice President, Business Development, Kymeta.
  • We are confident in our ability to provide connectivity solutions to U.S. Department of Defense organizations through JADC2.
  • Kymeta u8 terminals, antennas, and ODUs are easy to set up and acquire service within minutes of installation.

Optical Metamaterials Will Soon Be Ready for $50 Billion Optics Market, According to Lux Research

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Metamaterials, Physical sciences, Photonic metamaterial, Academic disciplines, Matter

The technology to design and manufacture optical metamaterials is rapidly maturing, making commercial adoption likely soon, according to Lux Research , a leading provider of tech-enabled research and innovation advisory services.

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  • The technology to design and manufacture optical metamaterials is rapidly maturing, making commercial adoption likely soon, according to Lux Research , a leading provider of tech-enabled research and innovation advisory services.
  • The potential $50 billion market ranges from corrective lenses and consumer devices to industrial, medical, aerospace, automotive, and military equipment.
  • Lux's new report, " Innovation Digest: The Lux Take on the Future ofOptical Metamaterials ," explores the market readiness of optical metamaterials while identifying opportunities and challenges.
  • "Optical metamaterials will impact niches within the lens market in the next year," says Anthony Vicari, Analyst at Lux Research and lead author of the report .

Kymeta Broadens Network Offerings for Government and Military Through Strategic Partnership with Comtech

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Defense, Satellite, Technology, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Other Defense, Hardware, Kymeta, Metamaterials, Wireless networking, Backhaul, Technology, Science and technology

Kymeta ( kymetacorp.com ), the communications company making mobile global, announced today a strategic technology partnership with Comtech EF Data Corp. ( comtechefdata.com ), a leading provider of satellite communication equipment.

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  • Kymeta ( kymetacorp.com ), the communications company making mobile global, announced today a strategic technology partnership with Comtech EF Data Corp. ( comtechefdata.com ), a leading provider of satellite communication equipment.
  • The agreement enables Kymeta to broaden its network of offerings for the Kymeta u8 terminal through interoperability with Comtechs SLM-5650B modem.
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    The Kymeta u8 GO provides a complete connectivity solution for on-the-go communications when and where you need it.
  • The Comtech SLM-5650B is a U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) Wideband Global SATCOM certified modem for critical commercial backhaul, as well as government and military applications.

MetaVC Partners launches debut venture capital fund focused on startups using metamaterials

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Metamaterials, Electromagnetism, Physical sciences, Electrical engineering, Force, Nonlinear metamaterial, Terahertz metamaterial

SAN FRANCISCO and SEATTLE, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaVC Partners has launched its first fund which will focus on venture investments in early-stage startups employing metamaterials technology.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and SEATTLE, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaVC Partners has launched its first fund which will focus on venture investments in early-stage startups employing metamaterials technology.
  • Metamaterials are manufactured materials engineered to control and manipulate energy and are designed to exhibit properties not found in naturally occurring materials.
  • To date, metamaterials have been commercially employed to produce high-performance and low-cost solutions in power transmission, imaging, wireless communications, and sensors.
  • MetaVC Partners is an early-stage venture fund investing in new startup companies using metamaterials for applications in renewable energy, high-performance computing, imaging, and next generation wireless communications and sensors.

Hanwha Systems $30M Investment into Kymeta Corp. Approved by CFIUS

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Other Defense, Hardware, Data management, Technology, Defense, Satellite, Other Technology, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Kymeta, Metamaterials, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, Economy of the United States, Kymeta, Hanwha Systems, KYMETA, HANWHA SYSTEMS

Kymeta Corporation ( www.kymetacorp.com )the communications company making mobile globalannounced today that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has approved a $30 million investment by Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd. (HSC) ( www.hanwha.com ), a leading global solutions company that provides differentiated smart technologies in defense electronics and information infrastructure, in Kymeta.

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  • Kymeta Corporation ( www.kymetacorp.com )the communications company making mobile globalannounced today that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has approved a $30 million investment by Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd. (HSC) ( www.hanwha.com ), a leading global solutions company that provides differentiated smart technologies in defense electronics and information infrastructure, in Kymeta.
  • The approval provided by CFIUS clears the way for HSC and Kymeta to close on the transaction that was jointly announced last December.
  • The investment moves Kymeta one step closer toward developing solutions that are future proof and interoperable with both LEO and GEO mega constellations.
  • We are thrilled that the investment is approved and eager to leverage Kymetas expertise in hybrid satellite and cellular connectivity solutions, said Youn Chul Kim, CEO of HSC.

The Worldwide Metamaterial Industry is Projected to Reach $1.4 Billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 36.7% from 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Manufacturing, Satellite, Other Manufacturing, Technology, Telecommunications, Metamaterials, Electromagnetism, Physical sciences, Optics, Stealth technology, Academic disciplines, Cloaking device, Metamaterial antenna, Metamaterial cloaking

Antennas that use metamaterials to increase or enhance the performance of their systems are called metamaterial communication antennas.

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  • Antennas that use metamaterials to increase or enhance the performance of their systems are called metamaterial communication antennas.
  • The electromagnetics segment is estimated to account for the largest size of the metamaterial market in 2021 in terms of value.
  • In the aerospace & defense vertical, the majorly adopted metamaterial-based devices are antennas, protective layers, windscreens, EMC shielding, and cloaking devices.
  • The growth of the metamaterial market for aerospace and defense vertical is owing to the growing bandwidth requirement and need for secure communication.\n'

Metamaterial Market worth $1,457 million by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Metamaterials, Electromagnetism, DARPA, Natural sciences, Articles, Academic disciplines

North America is expected to hold the largest share of the metamaterial market in 2020, owing to increasing demand from the aerospace and defense vertical.

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  • North America is expected to hold the largest share of the metamaterial market in 2020, owing to increasing demand from the aerospace and defense vertical.
  • Government agencies such as DOD, DARPA, and NASA are extensively funding research universities and industry players for the development of metamaterial-based antennas.
  • The demand for metamaterials has significantly increased in recent years, primarily from the aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer electronics, medical, and energy & power verticals.
  • Our 850 fulltime analyst and SMEs at MarketsandMarkets are tracking global high growth markets following the "Growth Engagement Model GEM".

Metamaterial Market worth $1,457 million by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Metamaterials, Electromagnetism, DARPA, Natural sciences, Articles, Academic disciplines

North America is expected to hold the largest share of the metamaterial market in 2020, owing to increasing demand from the aerospace and defense vertical.

Key Points: 
  • North America is expected to hold the largest share of the metamaterial market in 2020, owing to increasing demand from the aerospace and defense vertical.
  • Government agencies such as DOD, DARPA, and NASA are extensively funding research universities and industry players for the development of metamaterial-based antennas.
  • The demand for metamaterials has significantly increased in recent years, primarily from the aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer electronics, medical, and energy & power verticals.
  • Our 850 fulltime analyst and SMEs at MarketsandMarkets are tracking global high growth markets following the "Growth Engagement Model GEM".

Kymeta Interoperability with Kepler LEO Satellites Promises Powerful Connectivity of the Future with Kymeta™ u8 Terminal

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Other Defense, Hardware, Data management, Technology, Defense, Satellite, Other Technology, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Inuvik, Spacecraft, Astronomy, Kymeta, Metamaterials, Kepler space telescope, Johannes Kepler, Uncrewed spacecraft, Kepler, Kymeta, Kepler Communications Inc.

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    Image of the Kymeta u8 Terminal in Inuvik, Canada during testing with Kepler LEO Satellites.
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    In 2020, Kepler was selected for an extended u8 beta trial to capture the extended Northern winter in Inuvik, Canada.
  • Frequent revisit times from the Kepler LEO satellites combined with the local environment of unprotected cold weather, snow, and ice provided a unique testing opportunity for the latest Kymeta technology.
  • Kymeta believes the collaboration with Kepler and further testing is instrumental to providing reliable connectivity and superior benefits to customers.