Tech Licensing Opportunity: Electric Field Assisted Sintering of Bimetallic Materials
ID: BA-1510Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTRIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

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All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

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ADDITIVE METAL MATERIALS (9630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/50ddc425a325432b8a0ca812ab25b409/view
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    The Department of Energy is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a novel method of Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS) of bimetallic materials, aimed at enhancing the joining of dissimilar metals. This innovative technology addresses the limitations and high costs associated with traditional welding methods, providing a practical solution for industries such as aerospace, heat transfer, and manufacturing by enabling the fusion of materials like aluminum and stainless steel without the need for bulky connectors. The technology is currently at Technology Readiness Level 5 and is supported by a US Provisional Patent Application, with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) seeking partnerships to commercialize this advancement. Interested parties can contact Andrew Rankin at andrew.rankin@inl.gov for further discussions on licensing terms and opportunities.

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    Andrew Rankin
    andrew.rankin@inl.gov
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