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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE For additional information,
contact:
Dr. Dimitris Constantinou
Easy Group, LLC.
4981 Irwindale Ave, Suite 200
Irwindale, CA, 91706
Phone 213-784-4955
eMail: easygroup (at) inkfilling (dot) com
Web: www.inkfilling.com
EASY GROUP WINS US ARMY COMPETITIVE
RESEARCH AWARD
Easy
Group LLC was awarded a competitive research award by the ARMY for
its efforts in developing a complete visual and Near-Infrared (NIR) reflectance
inkjet camouflage management system.
Its
NICIA (Near-Infrared
Chemistry Increased-Load Adaptive-flow Ink and Software System) solution has
been selected for award in response to the U.S. Army's needs for a fast
turnaround system that enables rapid camouflage item production for pattern
evaluation purposes. The new complete system consists of inkjet-able ink with
manageable NIR properties, inkjet printers for a variety of substrates
(including textile direct-to-garment and nylon based materials) and its driving
and management software. The final system will aim to perform automated visual
and NIR matching to precise camouflage specifications. It is also expected to
result in commercial product offerings as well. The first phase of this project
will complete in July, 2009.
The award was in response to Easy Group.s proposal of a solution to the PEO
soldier program, which was seeking an inkjet solution for rapid deployment of
region specific camouflage. "We are very pleased to have had this opportunity to
advance the state-of-the-art in inkjet camouflage technology," said Easy Group
president, Dimitris Constantinou. .We look forward to the fruits of our efforts
and to the benefits that the NICIA solution may bring to the Army Program.
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(visual original - match)
(NIR original - match with
NICIA)
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Printouts on
textile and other substrates
including nylon
based that match not only the
visual (color and
photo) but also the Near
Infrared properties
of the original. This ensures
full color match
quality under the most possible
lighting conditions
as well as longevity of color. |
Night vision goggles used to
see in the absolute darkness based on the NIR reflectance of materials.
Typical inkjet printed items appear almost white under these conditions and
any camouflage properties would be compromised. |
For more information:
www.inkfilling.com/nicia
Email: easygroup (at) inkfilling (dot) com
Tel: 213-784-4955
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