SBIR-STTR Award

MagWerks Vision Inc. will perform a feasibility study for their vehicular lighting system as it applies to the B-52H bomber aircraft. Through this phase I effort, MWV aims help the Air Force achieve its goal of “resiliency and redundancy” by designing, testing, and validating its lighting solution for application to Air Force aircrafts, specifically the B-52H (af.mil). The expectation is that the upgraded lamps will allow for increased payload, maximized energy efficiency, reduced maintenance and lifecycle costs, all while being a cost-effective upgrade. . MagWerks Vision Inc. (MWV) proposes state-of-the-art vehicular lighting and signaling systems for an energy-saving and cost-saving solution for the DLA call for discrete parts. The solution is “drop-in” and projects to bring significant operational improvements to current lighting systems on aircrafts. MWV brings forth two, proprietary technology solutions, which together represent a major leap-forward in LED illumination and signalization technology: Magnesium Thixomolding and Optical Silicone. Specific research on the viability of MWV solution will be tested over the 12-month phase I effort. As noted in the related work section below, the MWV lighting systems are at TRL 5 until they get specific design instructions to develop and build out initial prototypes. Significant environmental and economic impact is expected to be discovered during this process.

GVSC Sustainment Engineering has requested information for a project to replace Lamp, Halogen 12360840-1 due to stock issues. MWV has met with the team and understand the request. Based upon initial concept discussions, MWV has the ability to design and supply a replacement solution. This will include removing existing Lens, Lamp, Reflector and all hardware needed for these items. MWV will then replace those components with a new silicone lense, PCB with a singluar LED and an adaptor harness that can be plugged directly into the existing socket. By using silicone as the material of the Lens, we would study the possibility of removing any additional gasket material or component against the shield. Reusing existing shield 7972357, this solution can be intergrated into sub assembly and implemented at both the manufacturing location and for in the field repairs and upgrades. With the use of the socket adaptor, this will not require any additional tools. Hard wire solutions can be implemented at the assembly of new lamps if desired.