MTT Innovation Incorporated

MTT Innovation Incorporated operates as a specialized research and development firm focused on next-generation projection and computational imaging technologies. Founded in March 2012 by Anders Ballestad (CEO), Gerwin Damberg (CTO), and Eric Kozak (VP Engineering), the company emerged from the founders' shared experience at Dolby Canada. All three possess deep backgrounds in imaging science; Ballestad holds a PhD in Physics, Damberg specializes in mechatronics and high dynamic range (HDR) display systems, and Kozak has extensive experience in ASIC design and real-time image processing systems. The trio opted to establish their own venture in Vancouver after Dolby decided to relocate their local operations.

The company's core business revolves around developing and licensing its proprietary imaging technologies. Its primary creation is a laser projection system that dramatically enhances image quality. Unlike conventional projectors that block light to create images, MTT's patent-pending technology redistributes light, enabling it to achieve highlights more than 20 times brighter than standard projectors and a very high contrast ratio. This technology was developed to address the demand for superior image fidelity in various markets. In June 2016, MTT Innovation was acquired by Barco, a global professional visualization technology company, to augment Barco's expertise in High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology. Following the acquisition, MTT became an R&D facility for Barco, continuing its work on advanced imaging.

MTT's technology is targeted at manufacturers and end-users in markets requiring high-performance visualization. Key client sectors include cinema, professional AV, simulation, automotive, home entertainment, and virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR). Before its acquisition, the company's business model focused on licensing its technology to major projector manufacturers. As a subsidiary of Barco, it now functions as an internal innovation engine, contributing to the parent company's product lines. The acquisition provides MTT's research with a direct path to commercialization through Barco's established global distribution channels.

Keywords: computational imaging, projection technology, high dynamic range, HDR, color science, imaging algorithms, hardware development, Barco, cinema projectors, professional AV, simulation projectors, automotive displays, virtual reality, augmented reality, laser projection, light-steering engine, image quality, Anders Ballestad, Gerwin Damberg, Eric Kozak, visual technology