Waterloo Solutions has developed Qrystal™, a diamond metamaterial featuring conductive internal graphite structures, designed for applications in defense, semiconductors, and product authentication. The Qrystal™ EMP Shield integrates Faraday cages within diamond wafers to protect critical infrastructure from electromagnetic pulses in environments unsuitable for traditional shielding solutions.
Funding
$3.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional Faraday cages used to protect critical infrastructure from electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) are often too bulky or unsuitable for harsh environments. Existing shielding solutions may lack thermal control, introduce short circuit risks, and fail to meet size and weight constraints, especially in aerospace and defense applications.
Solution
Waterloo Solutions offers Qrystal™ EMP Shield, a diamond metamaterial integrating Faraday cages within diamond wafers to protect critical infrastructure from electromagnetic pulses. This innovative approach enables effective shielding in environments where conventional Faraday cages are impractical due to size, temperature, or other constraints. The diamond-based Qrystal™ provides thermal control, safe conductivity, size optimization, weight efficiency, and g-force durability, ensuring operational reliability and safety for electronic systems in demanding conditions.
Target Audience
The primary customers are in the defense, semiconductor, and aerospace sectors, particularly those requiring EMP protection for critical infrastructure in challenging environments.
Features
- Diamond-based Faraday cages for superior EMP protection.
- Integrated thermal management to prevent component overheating.
- Minimized risk of short circuits for enhanced electronic system safety.
- Compact encasement for space-constrained applications.
- Lightweight design for aerospace and defense applications, reducing launch costs and enhancing payload efficiency.
- High g-force durability to withstand launch and harsh environments.