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Chameleon Optics was founded in 1998 for the purpose of developing and commercializing unique optical coatings. The company is a resident organization of the University City Science Center of Philadelphia PA, one of the world's largest and most successful business incubators.

News

1 July 2010

Chameleon Optics wins NSF SBIR award to study electrochromic nano-pigment dispersion within both inks and dried polymer films. Assisting with this research is the Coating and Inks Research Institute (CIRI) at Northampton Community College  in Bethlehem PA.


8 September 2009

U.S. Patent 7586665 is granted to Chameleon Optics for positive electrochromic inks that are suitable for use in a flexible electrochromic device. This patent describes the dispersion of electrochromic Prussian Blue nano-pigments within a polymer matrix.


19 August 2008

U.S. Patent 7414771 is granted to Chameleon Optics for ion-conducting adhesives that are suitable for use in a flexible electrochromic device. The patent describes transparent adhesives that are unaffected by moisture and operate over a wide temperature range.


24 September 2002

U.S Patent 6456418 is granted to Chameleon Optics for negative electrochromic inks that are suitable for use in a flexible electrochromic device. This patent describes the in-situ generation of electrochromic transition-metal-oxide nano-pigments within a fluoropolymer matrix.

Development Partners

Welcome to ElectrochromicInk.com

Chameleon Optics has developed a novel electrochromic ink technology allowing the production of low-cost variable-tint plastic devices. This patented technology, available exclusively through Chameleon Optics, can be developed into a wide range of products, including energy-saving electrochromic window films, privacy films, light-weight variable-tint goggles (e.g. ski goggles), automotive films, low-cost flexible displays, flexible electronic book readers, document safeguards, and toys.


 

Chameleon Optics Capabilities

Chameleon Optics can prototype variable-tint products, or provide materials to qualified parties for in-house product development. Chameleon Optics will partner with corporations and universities seeking research contracts.