Organic light emitting diode (OLED) microdisplays from eMagin continue to enable new simulation and training systems. Attendees at this year’s Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) can view eMagin’s high performance OLED-XL displays at eMagin’s booth as well as experience commercial and prototype products equipped with eMagin’s displays at the booths of premier suppliers including Atlantic Cyberspace, Cubic Defense Applications, Drive Square Inc., Intelligent Decisions, Intevac Vision Systems, NVIS Inc., Quantum3D, Rockwell Collins, and Sensics. I/ITSEC is being held through December 3 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

At Booth #1790, eMagin is showcasing its SXGA OLED-XL™ microdisplay (1280 x 1024 triad pixels), which offers digital signal processing in a compact package (0.77-inch diagonal active area) requiring less than 200 mW total power under typical operating conditions of 400 cd/m2, full-color. Important design enhancements include increased pixel uniformity, improved color gamut, on-chip temperature sensor and compensation, and compatibility with both analog RGB and digital video signals. eMagin is featuring the SXGA OLED-XL™ microdisplay in 720P mode combined with the Company’s patented WF05 40° field of view prism optics in a binocular HMD demonstrator.

“Our high performance, power efficient SVGA and new SXGA resolution OLED microdisplays are critical components in a growing number of training systems developed by our customers for dismounted infantry, first responders, and telemedicine,” said Susan Jones, eMagin’s chief business officer. “Realistic training simulations improve both mission effectiveness and soldier safety. Combined with the innovative advanced training platform hardware and software developed by our customers, OLED-equipped systems can provide an immersive experience to enable the highest levels of operational readiness through training and simulation.”

OLED-equipped products being displayed at I/ITSEC include:

• Cubic Defense Applications (Booth # 1433)

CombatRedi™ consists of a helmet-mounted display, a tactical manworn system with wireless communication, a simulated weapon and a sensor suite for tracking soldier movements during infantry training in an immersive 360° virtual battle space. CombatRedi™ draws on Cubic’s years of experience in developing the popular EST 2000 Engagement Skills Trainer, a U.S. Army-validated virtual trainer used for teaching marksmanship, collective and judgment skills. The demonstrator features an SXGA OLED display module.

• Drive Square, Inc. (Booth #3252)

Portable in-vehicle simulator solution for driver safety training and demonstrations. Incorporating eMagin’s Z800 3DVisor™, the training system can be used with any military or privately owned vehicle in the field.

• Intelligent Decisions/Atlantis Cyberspace Inc. (Booth #3163)

ID and ACI are jointly featuring dismounted infantry immersive group simulation (DIGS™), a cost-effective tactical training solution that combines state-of-the-art elements of next-generation game technologies with advanced virtual reality technologies. This is the first platform that can interface with any gaming engine. ID and ACI are showcasing Unreal Engine 3.0 integrated with Quantum 3D’s Expedition DI, Rockwell Collins’ SX45, and Cubic CombatRedi suite, each of which are equipped with eMagin’s OLED microdisplays. In addition, RCO’s SX45 is running wireless video using technology developed by MRA Digital.

• Intevac Vision Systems (IVS) (Booth #2919)

I-Port™ EX3, incorporating an eMagin SVGA+ OLED-XL display, is a versatile hands-free, near-eye helmet mounted display system which can also be mounted on lightweight military approved eyewear. The system provides a 35° diagonal field of view and accepts a variety of video inputs directly from the computer or sensor. It is well suited for OEMs, military, medical, training, simulation, and virtual reality applications.

I-Port™ Binocular 50, incorporating two eMagin SVGA+ OLED-XL displays, provides a wide 50° diagonal field of view module mountable in eyewear. IVS’ proprietary In-Line Reflective Optical Collimator (IROC) provides non-pupil forming and compact eye designs.

IVS’ monocular demonstrator, incorporating eMagin’s SXGA OLED-XL display and IVS’ IROC, provides a 50° diagonal field of view. The product is designed for future training and simulation, body worn computing, remote sensing, and situational awareness applications.

IVS’ Night-Port™, a Digital Image Intensified Night Vision Viewer incorporating Intevac’s EBAPS® (Electron Bombarded Active Pixel Sensor) ISIE-11 (1600 x 1200) sensor, eMagin’s color SXGA OLED-XL display, and IVS’ IROC, provide a simultaneous 50° diagonal field of view of color symbology overlay and low light level night scene.

• NVIS Inc. (Booth #2901)

nVisor ST50 See Through HMD. NVIS is featuring a prototype of its lightweight, see-through HMD, which is funded by a Phase II SBIR through the US Army’s Research and Development Engineering Command (RDECOM). The target application is dismounted soldier training, but NVIS sees this new HMD filling an important market segment for a professional VR/AR display under $15,000. The HMD provides users with a 50° diagonal field-of-view of the new SXGA resolution OLED display from eMagin.

• Quantum3D Inc. (Booth #1070)

ExpeditionDI™ is 100% PC compatible and was designed to be a turnkey COTS solution for immersed training and mission planning exercises which enable system integrators and researchers to quickly and economically develop programs for individual or group training. The battery powered system incorporates features including Quantum3D’s Thermite™ man-wearable Tactical Visual Computer for graphics processing and mission coordination, multiple positional trackers, headset and microphone, and a weapons subsystem. The Expedition DI™ is being shown with Rockwell Collins’ SXGA-resolution SimEye SX45. The Expedition is also on display in Intelligent Decisions/Atlantis Cyberspace’s booth # 3163.

• Rockwell Collins (Booth #1501)

Rockwell Collins has launched two new rugged, high-resolution Helmet Mounted Displays (HMDs), the SX45 and SX60, that provide fully immersive simulation and training experiences through advanced realistic visuals. Weighing less than one pound, these HMDs operate on less than three watts of power, maximizing battery life, and can also be powered through a USB port.

SimEye SX45, incorporating eMagin’s SXGA OLED-XL displays, provides a 45° field of view which delivers high image fidelity and is the optimal display for viewing fine details at long range distances.

SimEye SX60, incorporating eMagin’s SXGA OLED-XL displays, provides a 60° field of view which heightens situational awareness and creates the feeling of being fully immersed in the virtual environment.

MicroView MV35 incorporates look-down capability for improved lethality, survivability, and combat effectiveness > 35° field of view full color SVGA OLED display.

• Sensics (Booth #2089)

Sensics is previewing a new HMD with a wireless video link incorporating eMagin’s SXGA OLED displays. The main characteristics include: 65° field of view, 100% stereo overlap, helmet-mounted design, battery-operated or DC-powered 9-21 VDC, and integrated control electronics. The key characteristics of the wireless link include 60 frame per second refresh rate, low latency (typically 35 mSec), up to HD 1080P resolution, low power, bandwidth efficient, and works at long range, not requiring a line of sight.

In addition, eMagin recently announced that it has commenced a 2-year, $6 million program to develop an ultra-high resolution OLED microdisplay with 1920 x 1200 triad color pixels. The program, managed by the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) of the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), comprises the third phase of a multiple year effort to provide an ultra-high resolution, 3D-capable display system for advanced medical training systems. The WUXGA (Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array) microdisplay is being designed to be sized less than one-inch diagonal with over 7 million pixels at a 9.6 micron color pixel pitch. The program also involves the design of optics for a wide field-of-view between 60 and 80 degrees. The culmination of this program is expected to provide a prototype of an ultra-high resolution display system suitable for several applications within Army medicine and military simulation and training, as well as for broad military and commercial uses.

Tetra Tech announced that it has been awarded a $63 million task order to provide architect/engineering (A/E) services for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in support of sustainable infrastructure development programs in Afghanistan. This five-year program is Tetra Tech’s first major award under the USAID global A/E infrastructure services contract announced in October 2008.

“At this critical time in America’s involvement with Afghanistan, Tetra Tech is pleased to support USAID’s mission in the country,” said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech’s CEO and Chairman.

Working with the USAID Office of Infrastructure, Engineering, and Energy, Tetra Tech will identify, plan, design, and provide engineering support for urban and rural water supply and sanitation systems; vertical structures including schools and government facilities; power transmission and generation projects; and transportation systems, among other development-related projects nationwide.

The American people, through the USAID, have provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for nearly 50 years.

US Airways announced that it has completed a series of transactions with key business partners designed to improve its near-term and future liquidity. The Company will significantly reduce capital expenditures over the next three years, eliminate the need to access aircraft finance markets in 2010 and extend certain debt maturities. These transactions improve projected year-end 2009 liquidity by approximately $150 million and generate, in aggregate, approximately $450 million of projected liquidity improvements by the end of 2010.

“This is our third major strategic move in the past 100 days, following announcements of our innovative slot transaction with Delta Air Lines and the realignment of our network to focus on our most profitable flying,” said US Airways Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. “These moves are part of our continuing efforts to improve our balance sheet and return the Company to profitability. Our employees are continuing to run a great airline and doing a terrific job taking care of our customers and, with these strategic initiatives behind us, we believe US Airways is well positioned to take full advantage of the recovering economy.”

US Airways Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Derek Kerr stated, “By working with our key business and financial partners, we have structured a series of transactions that improve near-term liquidity by reducing capital spending and deferring certain debt repayments. These transactions also have eliminated the need to fund a fleet replacement program in capital markets that continue to be uncertain and expensive. We appreciate all of the support of our business partners in completing these transactions.”

The Company’s actions include the deferral of 54 Airbus aircraft previously scheduled for delivery between 2010 and 2012 that are now to be delivered in 2013 and beyond. These deferral arrangements will reduce the Company’s aircraft capital expenditures over the next three years by approximately $2.5 billion, and reduce near- and medium-term obligations to Airbus and others by approximately $132 million. In addition, commencement of US Airways’ Airbus A350 XWB operations, with aircraft deliveries originally scheduled to start in 2015, will now be postponed until 2017. These deferrals will not significantly alter the airline’s capacity plans as aircraft originally scheduled to be replaced will be retained until the rescheduled new aircraft delivery dates.

“Although we will slow deliveries during the next three years, over that period we will continue to modernize our fleet, which is already one of the youngest in the United States. The Company will take delivery of two A320 and two A330 aircraft in 2010 and an additional 24 A320 family aircraft in 2011 and 2012,” said Kerr. “We have financing commitments for all 28 aircraft and believe this is a more manageable delivery rate given the current economic environment.”

In addition to the aircraft deferral, US Airways has arranged credit facilities in the amount of $95 million and $180 million of aircraft financing commitments for the 2010 deliveries. Also, the Company has agreed with Barclays to permanently lower the monthly unrestricted cash condition precedent for the advance purchase of frequent flyer miles and defer for 14 months the amortization of $200 million advanced in connection with the previous purchase of miles.