TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Metalens-enabled TPP printing
ID: IL-13643PlusType: Special Notice
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Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7dc52d2b9b6945c18bddb7f21845b08d/view
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    Posted Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 6, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is offering a collaboration opportunity to further develop and commercialize its innovative Metalens-enabled two-photon polymerization (TPP) printing technology. This advanced manufacturing method aims to enhance the speed and scalability of TPP printing while maintaining high-resolution capabilities, addressing the current limitations of conventional TPP printers. The technology has significant potential applications across various fields, including photonics, micro-optics, and biomedical engineering, and LLNL is seeking industry partners with the expertise to bring this technology to market. Interested companies should submit a statement of interest, including their corporate expertise and contact information, to the Innovation and Partnerships Office at LLNL by following the specified guidelines.

Point(s) of Contact
Austin Smith
(925) 423-8469
smith587@llnl.gov
Charlotte Eng
(925) 422-1905
eng23@llnl.gov
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