AMP Research

Name

AMP Research

Legal name

AMP Research, Inc.

Website

https://ampresearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Electro-Optical Sensor Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE), Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG), Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM)

Keywords

• Electro-optical sensors
• Night vision systems
• Directed energy lasers
• Embedded computer vision
• Quantum optics engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government R&D Contracts: AMP Research operates as a prime contractor and subcontractor for government agencies including DOD, NASA, HLS, DOJ, NIJ, FBI, ATF, DEA, and DOE. Revenue is generated through research and development contracts, engineering services, and technology development programs.
2. Technology Development & Prototyping: Custom design and engineering services for electro-optical and sensor systems, including hardware development, software design, embedded systems, and deployment of next-generation technology prototypes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

AMP Research designs, develops, and deploys electro-optical and sensor systems such as the iLIVE embedded computer vision platform, LENS Library night-vision software, ShieldRAY handheld laser, SOPHI segmented optics, and zero-power sensor networks. The company combines physics-based modeling with quantum and digital optics to deliver night vision, laser, and sensor solutions for defense, aerospace, and law enforcement clients. It also provides custom engineering services spanning optics, electronics, embedded systems, and real-time data analytics.

Product overview

AMP Research is a micro high technology R&D firm that designs, engineers, and deploys next generation electro-optical and sensor systems utilizing physics-based modeling. The company operates at the intersection of quantum physics and sensor technology, offering a portfolio of proprietary products and engineering services. Core products include the iLIVE Real-time Embedded Computer Vision system and LENS Library software for low-light imaging and video AI; ShieldRAY handheld laser technology; SOPHI segmented optics phasing system; Zero-Power Sensor Networks; and AMPERES propagation code. These are complemented by engineering services spanning software design and development, electronics design, embedded systems deployment, real-time data analytics, laser applications, technology training, R&D, cyber defense modeling, and realism consulting. The company works with government agencies including DOD, NASA, and DOE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iLIVE: Real-time embedded computer vision system for video enhancement, adding night vision capability to any existing video system.
• LENS Library
• ShieldRAY
• SOPHI
• AMPERES

Products and services

• iLIVE Real-time Embedded Computer Vision system that provides embedded vision capability for defense, aerospace, and law enforcement platforms.
• LENS Library Library of Enhanced Night-vision Software providing night-vision software tools and capabilities for defense, aerospace, and law enforcement users.
• ShieldRAY Handheld laser product offered for defense, aerospace, and law enforcement applications.
• SOPHI (Segmented Optics PHase Integration) Segmented Optics PHase Integration optical technology product for advanced optical applications.
• AMPERES Propagation Code AMPERES Propagation Code software used for modeling and analyzing electro-optical propagation phenomena.
• Zero-Power Sensor Networks Zero-Power Sensor Network products designed for low-power sensing and surveillance applications.
• CID (Color in Dark) Color in Dark vision enhancement product providing low-light imaging capability for defense and law enforcement users.
• Software Design & Cyber Defense Engineering Custom engineering service covering software design and cyber defense for defense and aerospace customers.
• Optics Design & Engineering Custom engineering service providing optics design and engineering for defense, aerospace, and law enforcement customers.
• Embedded System Design Custom engineering service providing embedded system design for defense and aerospace applications.
• Real-time Data Analytics and R&D Custom engineering service providing real-time data analytics and research and development for defense and aerospace customers.
• Technology Training Technology training service delivered to defense, aerospace, and law enforcement customers on AMP Research electro-optical systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal blooming simulation time reduced from days on supercomputer to minutes on PC with improved accuracy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, notable and core.

• NASA (Marshall Space Flight Center)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992NASA funded SOPHI (Segmented Optics PHase Integration) project at Phase II&III level. Original underlying work was performed with several SBIRs from MSFC. The SOPHI technology has been used by NASA and Goddard in telescope design. Commercialization being transacted by AMP spinoff Ampware.com, Inc.
• Astrium Space Systems GmbHnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAstrium Space Systems GmbH subcontracted to AMP Research on a NASA Headquarters Project. Astrium is a major European aerospace company, demonstrating AMP's ability to serve as a technology subcontractor on international space programs.
• DOD (Department of Defense)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMP Research has worked as Prime Contractors with DOD, contributing to directed energy systems and missile defense programs through analytic solutions to thermal blooming problems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Large defense prime with extensive electro-optical, night vision, and sensor system product lines. Operates broadly across defense and federal markets where AMP Research serves as a niche R&D subcontractor or prime.
• Raytheon (RTX): Major defense integrator with significant directed-energy and missile defense programs that overlap directly with AMP's thermal blooming and HEL analytic work for DOD.
• BAE Systems Electronic Systems: Major defense electronics provider with electro-optical and sensor businesses. Competes for many of the same DOD night vision, ATR, and electronic warfare programs AMP supports.
• Coherent (formerly II-VI): Large photonics and optoelectronics manufacturer with defense/aerospace exposure. Overlaps with AMP's optoelectronics, laser, and sensor component work at the device level.
• Teledyne FLIR: Leading manufacturer of thermal imaging, low-light, and night vision cameras. Directly comparable product line to AMP's iLIVE and LENS night-vision enhancement technology.
• Lockheed Martin: Largest US defense prime with active directed-energy, sensor, and space optics programs. Competes for the same DOD and NASA R&D dollars AMP pursues as a small business prime.

Direct peers

• SRI International: Independent R&D institute delivering contract research across DOD, intelligence community, and commercial clients. Closest structural analog to AMP Research as a small-physics R&D house with multi-agency federal contracting.
• Ball Aerospace: Specialized defense and space optics contractor with deep NASA involvement in segmented mirror telescopes and adaptive optics. Highly comparable to AMP's SOPHI technology line.
• IPG Photonics: Specialized laser and directed-energy company building high-power diode and fiber lasers for defense and industrial use. Closest commercial analog to AMP's ShieldRAY and laser propagation work.
• nLight: High-power semiconductor laser company serving defense directed-energy customers. Comparable to AMP in laser source miniaturization and SWaP-optimized design for handheld/field-deployed systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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