Applied DNA Sciences Inc (APDN)

[mcsharkey]

Yeah Shail, Thanks for the link to the Phase I award winners in all topics. Culled this list down to just the proposals submitted for Phase I awards for Topic 12-026 Marking of Components for Counterfeit Parts.

What follows are brief descriptions of the other six. In PHASE II, DNA Taggants was listed as the only technology, so we’ve been assuming hands down we get the Phase II. Now Howard University's Infrared Marking technology isn't listed in the Phase I award winners, so they got something going.

This may be a rabbit hole here (reference to Alice in Wonderland, and running off on a different path). Several of these technologies, like the magnets, failed the extreme environment survivability conditions (HEAT/COLD/white Noise/). Got something somewhere on how the DNA tags in the markem INK held up real well. "TAMPER PROOF" But we'll see. May announcements coming up.

Other than us, here's who and what got funded for Phase I. Again, Howard University wasn't. Hmmm.

ChromoLogic LLC
Title:Marking of Components for Avoidance of Counterfeit Parts

Abstract:Quantitative Optical Tracking system performs rapid, inexpensive, nondestructive two factor authentication based on two identifying markers: 1) intrinsic micron-scale optical surface characteristics of electronic components, and 2) an applied taggant pattern which is permanent, cost-effective, and suitable for DoD production hardware.

Correlated Magnetics Research
Title:Magnetically Oriented Structural Color Marking for Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts

Abstract:Correlated Magnetics Research can program magnets to emit desired, complex fields. The COLR Technology, being commercialized by Idea Zoo, is based on engineered magnetically active nanoparticles that form structured, micro-scale lattices that create color by diffracting and scattering different wavelengths of light. Combined, these technology provide a high information content, un-copyable technology that can be scanned using inexpensive cameras.

GMATEK, Inc.
Title:Counterfeit Semiconductor Detection using Electromagnetic Emission Anomaly Analysis

Abstract:Non-contact measurement techniques are used to acquire electromagnetic field emissions generated by all electronic components that are powered-up and stimulated. Counterfeit semiconductors can be detected due to counterfeiting methods and processes that result in measurable differences in internal electronic signals, crosstalk characteristics and electromagnetic field emissions as compared to authentic semiconductors.

Nokomis, Inc
Title:Individualized Reradiating RF Tag with Unique DNA and Integrated Antenna for Enhanced Anti-Counterfeit Markings

Abstract:This proposal seeks to develop a unique tag that will re-emit an individualized signature when in the presence of a low level RF field to definitively determine the lineage of a marked part.

Physical Optics Corporation
Title:Optical Marking and Identification of Electronic Components with Phase-Encoded Structures

Abstract:To address the MDA need for marking/coating technology to guarantee authenticity of critical electronic components, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new technology for Optical Marking and IDentification of Electronic Components (OMIDEC) with phase-encoded structures.

Physical Sciences Inc.
Title:Taggant-Free Secure Component Identification

Abstract:The proposed solution would provide a covert, non- destructive, non-contact method for measuring and encoding information about the unique surface microstructure of each component into a Virtual Mark, read at the time of manufacture.