The system will be showcased at Shot Show in Las Vegas on 23-26 January
Galvion is introducing its new modular and scalable power and data distribution and management system for headborne accessories called Energy Data Grid (EDG). The system will be showcased along with other products at the Shot Show, which will take place in Las Vegas from 23 to 26 January 2024, in Booth 32003.
Galvion’s EDG headborne system responds to the warfighter’s increasing power and data needs. The scalable power solution has been developed over multiple years and first introduced on the Galvion’s helmet platform PDxT to meet the operational needs of the United States Marine Corps. The EDG is designed through an iterative development cycle, which incorporates real-time feedback from USMC trials throughout the process and represents a critical step in transitioning from a protective ‘helmet’ to an ‘integrated helmet system’ that enhances lethality and survivability. In response to similar operational needs across multiple global customers and end-users, the EDG system will be available for Galvion’s flagship Batlskin Caiman head system. When released for full production, the flexible power system can be retrofitted to a fielded helmet or delivered as a fully assembled helmet system.
The EDG system includes the Base Power Pack, powered by a single CR123 battery, and an attachable Extended Power Pack that can accommodate from two to six AA batteries, which boost power availability and delivery when needed but can be removed to lighten the load. The system also features a battery-powered strobe and VAS connection point, ready for emerging technologies like augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR). It features an independent task light and evolved rails with integrated cable management and storage. An innovative feature of this system is the state-of-charge indicators on the Extended Power Pack, also viewable in the NVG display, ensuring operators know how much power they have available at all times.
Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion, said: “We are heavily invested in preparing our military and tactical teams to meet the ever-evolving technology and equipment demands of the modern battlefield. We work with tier 1 customers every day and see the challenges coming with the proliferation of headborne accessories and capabilities. Managing their power and data needs is a critical part of that. The EDG system represents a united effort across Galvion’s power and data, industrial design, human performance, and head systems teams to develop a user-focused solution, and we’re excited to introduce this capability to our global customer base.” He added: “With more and more of our Caiman helmets out in the field, this retrofittable power system represents an upgrade path for existing systems or is […] available on a fully kitted new head system. We’re also excited about the future opportunity to include EDG in our NSPA framework contract so our multiple NATO customers can more easily access this technology and capability”.
