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Increased gain
Increase gain (or reduce power) of traditional antenna while decreasing side lobes.
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Extremely broadband
GRIN lenses are intrinsically wide band, performing across multiple frequency bands instantaneously.
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Reduced scan loss
Our lenses effectively minimize scan loss in beamforming antennas, ensuring consistent performance from the boresight to the edges
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Wider field-of-view
Pairing a traditional beam forming device, such as a phased array, with a lens can drastically improve the effective field-of-view, covering a broader area without deploying more hardware.
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Improved SWaP-C
The aggregation of these benefits collectively enhances SWAP-C, thereby elevating device performance in extreme and austere environments.
RF & MW Applications and Devices
Leveraging our deep understanding and experience in antenna design, Fortify delivers unparalleled performance for GRIN (gradient index) applications. Our innovative design-to-manufacturing approach enables us to craft geometries with optimal Dk, step multiple effective Dks, or seamlessly establish a continuous gradient of effective Dk across diverse areas. Our solutions encompass a broad spectrum of applications, from GRIN lenses and waveguides to connectors, radomes, conformal antennas, switch beam array lenses, and more.
Applications for Every Industry
Commercial & Tactical Comms
Enhanced Field of View
Our lens technology has the capability to expand the aperture of a traditional phased array, offering practical advantages in both commercial and defense communications contexts.
Radar, Tracking, and Guidance
Tracking and Guidance
Whether you’re pioneering next-generation seeker technology or engineering radar-evading drones through radar cross-section modification, our technology is here to support your endeavors.
SATCOM
Wide-band, Multi-orbit Terminals
Switched Beam Antenna Lens system reduces cost vs AESAs by removing need for phase shifters and reducing the number of amplifiers. In addition, the true time delay in dielectric lens means wide-bandwidth, which means the switched beam antenna lens system covers more bands with one device.
Leading Edges and Radomes
High-performance Ceramic Leading Edges and Radomes
Our ceramic dielectric portfolio stands as the prime choice for creating radomes or leading edges, where RF and thermal performance are paramount.
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From solution identification to production, Fortify has the technology, materials, and design expertise to discover and execute the correct solution for your application.
Resources
Videos & Webinars
WEBINAR: Insertion Loss of 3D Printed Selectively Metallized Microstrip Circuits on Low-Loss Dielectric with Varied Surface Roughness
WEBINAR: How to Design and 3D Print a Radar Target Using Low-Loss Gradient Dielectrics
WEBINAR: Development of a 3D Printable Photopolymer for RF Applications
Application Highlight: 3D Printing Low Loss RF Devices
White Papers & Case Studies
White Papers
Overcoming Size Limitations The RF Impact of Segmentation and Assembly on 3D Printed Luneburg Lenses
Greater Design Flexibility with Selectively Metallized 3D Printed RF Ceramics
3D Printed Dielectric Lenses Increase Antenna Gain and Widen Beam Scanning Angle
Applications Guide
Case Studies
Menlo Micro Alleviates Product Design and Test Feedback Cycle Bottlenecks with Low-loss Dielectric Fixturing
Joining Disparate 3D Printing Effective Media: Behaviors in X and Ka Bands
Additively Manufactured eBand Dielectric Lenses are Changing Automotive Sensing
Ku-band/Ka-band Simulation & Testing of a 3D Printed Dielectric Lens Fabricated from Low-loss and Los-dk Resin
Literature & Guides
Insertion Loss of 3D Printed Metallized Microstrips
RF Application One Pager
Field of View Lens One Pager
RF Applications Guide
Articles
Benefits of Using 3D Printing for Low-Loss Applications in RF
Dielectric Resonator Antennas (DRA): Applications, Design, & Fabrication Methods
Interview: How Radix™ Dielectric Materials Are Improving RF Components
Insertion Loss of 3D Printed Metallized Microstrip Circuits on 30 MIL Substrates Using Rogers Radix Low-Loss Dielectric with Varied Surface Roughness
The Importance of Surface Finish on Low Loss Performance
Efficacy of Different Test Methods for Low-Loss Dielectrics
Rapid Review 2022: Living in a Material World
State-of-Technology Update On GRIN/Luneburg Dielectric Lenses/Antennas for Microwave/mmWave Applications
Top Factors in Successful Additive Manufacturing Applications
Recent News
Fortify Awarded U.S. Army Contract to Revolutionize Tactical Communications with 5G GRIN Lens Technology
Fortify Delivers Flux One 3D Printer to NASA’s Glenn Research Center
Press Release: Fortify and Rogers Corporation Partner to Develop 3D Printed Dielectric Material Systems for Radio Frequency Devices
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