Ashwin-Ushas Corporation

Holmdel, NJ · Aerospace · Private

Electrochromic variable emissivity thermal control panels for lunar rovers and structures

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · ashwin-ushas.com

Sector: Aerospace
Headquarters: Holmdel, NJ
Total capital: $17.2M

Federal grants: $5.1M; 7 awards · 2015–2022; Rank in peer group#28 of 61
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $12.1M; 20 awards · Defense, NASA; Rank in Aerospace#205 of 1335
Granted patents: 0; 2 pending

Capital timeline

Latest events

Jan 2022Federal grantNASA · Phase II · Thermal Control in Lunar Rovers and Structures with Novel Electrochromic Variable-Emissivity Skins$2.5M
Jan 2022Federal contractNASA · EO14042 Thermal Control In Lunar Rovers And Structures With Novel Electrochromic Variable-emissivity Skins$1.3M
Jan 2021Federal contractDefense · Voltammetric Electrochemical Sensor$728K
Sep 2020Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Electrochromic + Anti-Fog + Prescription Lens Personal-Protective Equipment (PPE) Eyewear Based on Unique, Very Low Power, Conductive Coatings and Leveraging Unique, ANSI Z87.1-/Military-Qualified Ele$150K
Jul 2018Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Electrochromic Auto-Darkening Windows for Buildings for Energy Conservation Based on Unique Conducting Polymers and Already Demonstrated in Sunglasses$150K
Mar 2018Federal contractDefense · Base Period - Voltammetric Electrochemical Sensors For Tics/cwas$1.5M
Sep 2017Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Electrochromic + Anti-Fog Personal-Protective Eyewear (PPE) Based on Unique, Very Low Power, Conductive Coatings and Leveraging Unique, ANSI Z87.1-/Military-Qualified Electrochromic Eyewear Technology$1.0M

Show 20 earlier federal awards

Jun 2017Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Unique, Voltammetric Electrochemical Sensors for Organic Contaminants, with Excellent Discrimination, Based on Conducting Polymer-, Aptamer- and Other-Functionalized Sensing Electrodes$125K
Sep 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Functionalized-Conducting-Polymer - Microporous-Membrane Based Voltammetric Sensor Skins With High Selectivity/Sensitivity, Multiple Analyte Sensing in Single Interrogation, Wide Operating Temperature$1.0M
Dec 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Base Phase II U433D80$2.7M
Sep 2015Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Electrochromic + Anti-Fog Personal-Protective Eyewear (PPE) Based on Unique, Very Low Power, Conductive Coatings and Leveraging Unique, ANSI Z87.1-/Military-Qualified Electrochromic Eyewear Technology$150K
Sep 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase I Dhp 15.1 H151-012-0121$150K
Sep 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Phase I Option U433D80$50K
May 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf - SBIR Phase I To Ashwin For Inexpensive, Field-portable, Rugged, Voltammetric Sensors Based On Functionalized Microporous Membranes, With Ppb Sensitivity, Multi-analyte Discrimination, Microchip Controller And Network-connected Android Phone Control Interface U433D80$100K
Jul 2012Federal contractDefense · Very-wide-operating-temperature Li Batteries Based On Unique Ionic Liquid Electrolytes Originally Developed For Electroc$744K
Apr 2012Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Other Function - Among Thermal Control Methods, Variable-emittance Materials Remain The Most Promising For Addressing Deficiencies Of Current Systems (mechanical Louvers, Loop Heat Pipes, Mems, Electrostatics, Phase Change Materials, Others), Especially, E.g., For Missions In Extreme Light/dark Environments, Planetary Platforms. This Firm's Unique, Patented Variable-emittance Skin Technology, Based On Conducting Polymers, Microporous Membranes And Ionic Liquids, With Proven, Space$750K
Mar 2012Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Reserach For Functionalized-conducting-polymer Microporous-membrane Based Voltammetric Sensor$1.4M
Jul 2011Federal contractNASA · Electrochromic Modules$100K
Feb 2011Federal contractNASA · Variable-emittance Materials Are In High Demand For Applications Ranging From Manned And Unmanned Space Platforms (e.g. In Radiators At The Moon's Poles Where Damage Could Be Prevented During Times Of Low Heat Load) To Spacecraft Thermal Control (especially For Micro-, Nano-spacecraft Where No Effective Thermal Control Currently Exists). They Are Superior To Technologies Such As Loop Heat Pipes, Louvers, Mems Systems, Electrostatic Systems, Phase Change Materials, And Others. A Key Requirement I$100K
Feb 2011Federal contractDefense · Very-wide-operating-temperature Li Batteries Based On Unique Ionic Liquid Electrolytes Originally Developed For Electroc$100K
Dec 2010Federal contractDefense · Research And Development For Functionalized-conducting-polymer - Microporous-membrane Based Voltammetric Sensor Skins With High Selectivity/sensitivity, Multiple Analyte Sensing In Single Interrogation, Wide Operating Temperature, Low Power$120K
Nov 2009Federal contractNASA · Electrochromic Pixels.$44K
Mar 2009Federal contractNASA · Variable Emittance Devices$25K
Feb 2009Federal contractNASA · Variable Emissivity Electrochromics Using Ionic Electrolytes And Low Solar Absorptance Coatings This Work Further Developed A Highly Promising Variable Emissivity Technology For Spacecraft Thermal Control, Based On Unique Conducting Polymer (cp) Electrochromics Combined With Ionic Electrolytes, Developed Earlier By This Firm (air Force, Jpl) With: Extremely Thin (<0.2 Mm), Flexible (plastic), Lightweight (0.192 KG/M^2), Variable Area, "skin-like" Construction; DELTA-EMITTANCE>0.4, Emittance Ran$667K
Jan 2008Federal contractNASA · Variable Emissivity Electrochromics Using Ionic Electrolytes And Low Solar Absorptance Coatings$100K
Jan 2008Federal contractDefense · Darpa SBIR Ph I$99K
Apr 2007Federal contractDefense · U435CFM SBIR Ph II - Polymer-coated Metallized Microporous Membanes$1.3M

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Aerospace · Orbital_ops · Material

Federal grants#28 · top 46%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 0 granted of 2

Jul 26, 2018PendingElectrochemical Deposition Apparatus And Methods Of Using The SameUSPTOApplication 15924721
Feb 14, 2013PendingMicrowave Remediation Of Medical WastesUSPTOApplication 13650607

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Regulatory activity · Aerospace

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06 Jul 2026Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of NASA-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964National Aeronautics and Space Administration
01 Jul 2026Special Conditions: AMAC Aerospace, The Boeing Company Model 747- 8 Airplane; Side-Facing SeatsFederal Aviation Administration
26 Jun 2026Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International AirportFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at New York LaGuardia AirportFederal Aviation Administration
18 Jun 2026Special Conditions: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 900EX Airplane; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized External AccessFederal Aviation Administration

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Sources

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