TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Enhanced Hot Press Sintering Of Near Net Shape Ceramic Parts
ID: IL-13945Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a730a55ad14c429b90c5ee66371bcb13/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is offering a collaboration opportunity to further develop and commercialize a novel process for enhanced hot press sintering of near net shape ceramic parts. This innovative method utilizes compressible, non-sintering powder materials as molds, enabling the production of high-density, complex-shaped ceramics essential for applications such as body armor, turbine blades, and transparent windows. LLNL is seeking industry partners with the capability to bring this technology to market, and interested companies must submit a statement of interest, including relevant corporate expertise and contact information, to the Innovation and Partnerships Office at LLNL. For more details, potential partners can reach out to Jared Lynch at lynch36@llnl.gov or Charlotte Eng at eng23@llnl.gov.

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    Jared Lynch
    (925) 422-6667
    lynch36@llnl.gov
    Charlotte Eng
    (925) 422-1905
    eng23@llnl.gov
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