eMagin's current SVGA and SVGA+ OLED microdisplays represent the highest resolutions typically available for near-eye applications. Medical training simulations and battlefield medicine both require even higher resolutions. The goal of eMagin's second effort is to design and prove these much-needed microdisplays. "That means achieving the finest pixel-pitch for any display, ever," noted Jones. "The benefits for medical training and practice will mean more lives saved, more wounds correctly diagnosed and treated." The effort will involve not only the design and prototyping of ultra-high resolution microdisplay but also a conceptual optical design to provide confidence that a wide field-of-view, compact and lightweight head-mounted display system can be built to meet the military's stringent medicine training and simulation requirements.

Jones commended the strong support from Representatives Sue Kelly and John Sweeney of New York and Dave Reichert of Washington in spearheading efforts to approve the funding in the Defense bill. New York's Senators Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer and Washington Senator Patty Murray were also strong advocates of the projects in the U.S. Senate. "We are very pleased the Congress recognized that these two projects are critical to the war fighting mission of the U.S. military," said Jones. "We are also extremely grateful for the support we have received from our Congressional Delegations in New York and Washington state."

About eMagin Corporation

A leader in OLED microdisplay technology, eMagin integrates high-resolution OLED microdisplays with magnifying optics to deliver virtual images comparable to large-screen computer and television displays in portable, low-power, lightweight personal displays. eMagin microdisplays provide near-eye imagery in a variety of products from military, industrial, medical and consumer OEMs. The company's own Z800 3DVisor, provides 3D stereovision and headtracking for PC gaming, training and simulation, immersion therapy, and other applications. eMagin's microdisplay manufacturing and R&D operations are co-located with IBM on its campus in East Fishkill, New York. System design facilities and sales and marketing are located in Bellevue, Washington.