Dynasil's RMD Subsidiary Awarded $3.45 Million in Technology Development Grants by U.S. Department o

Dynasil's RMD Subsidiary Awarded$3.45 Million in Technology Development Grants by U.S. Department of Energy

WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dynasil Corporation of America (NAS: DYSL) today announced that its contract research subsidiary, RMD Inc., has received grants totaling $3.45 million under the U.S. Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.

"RMD continues to be recognized as providing world class research in the areas of scintillation, sensing and nondestructive testing technologies," said Peter Sulick, Dynasil's Chairman of the Board, Interim Chief Executive Officer and President. "These awards underscore RMD's pivotal role in applying material science and non destructive technologies to new detection and analysis methods for the government's most critical security, industrial, energy and medical objectives."

Three Phase II Grants

SBIR/STTR Phase II DOE programs represent funding for the principal R&D effort, with awards up to $1 million over two years. RMD received three Phase II grants of $1 million each for the following:

• Eddy Current Technology -Further development of the Company's magnetic solid-state sensor arrays for through-wall inspection of nuclear power plant components.

• High-Resolution Scintillators - Continued engineering of high-resolution scintillators to enhance current state-of-the-art X-ray detection technology for applications such as synchrotron studies, homeland security as well as medical research for drug development.

• High-Resolution Sensors -Development of the new scintillator materials for advanced analysis of electromagnetic radiation, which is used in areas such as scanning equipment at ports, airports and border crossings and medical imaging.

"From the development of imaging devices designed to 'see' through the walls of nuclear power plant components to neutron detectors that can recognize the chemical signature of a dirty bomb, the Phase II research projects we are embarking on through these SBIR/STTR Programs embody some of the world's most pressing security needs," said Kanai Shah, Ph.D. President of Dynasil's RMD subsidiary. "Dynasil is proud to partner with the Department of Energy on these initiatives."

Three Phase I Grants

In addition to the Phase II grants, RMD was awarded three Phase I grants of $150,000 each. SBIR/STTR Phase I DOE programs explore the feasibility of innovative concepts, with awards up to $150,000 over nine months.

"Each of these Phase I grants capitalizes on our technical and scientific expertise in the development of scintillation materials and solid state sensors for nuclear detection," Kanai Shah said. "Our work has significant application in the prevention of terrorist attacks and the non-proliferation of nuclear materials, as well as in commercial endeavors such as energy exploration, nuclear power plant safety, medical imaging, basic science studies and non-destructive testing."

About Dynasil

Dynasil Corporation of America (NAS: DYSL) develops and manufactures detection and analysis technology, precision instruments and optical components for the homeland security, medical and industrial markets. Combining world-class technology with expertise in research and materials science, Dynasil is commercializing products including dual-mode radiation detection solutions for Homeland Security and commercial applications, probes for medical imaging and sensors for non-destructive testing. Dynasil has an impressive and growing portfolio of issued and pending U.S. patents. The Company is based in Watertown, Massachusetts, with additional operations in Mass., Minn., NY, NJ and the United Kingdom. More information about the Company is available at www.dynasil.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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