TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY High Performance Metal Droplet Ejection
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFLLNS – DOE CONTRACTORLivermore, CA, 94551, USA

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All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

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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 its High-Performance Metal Droplet Ejection technology. This initiative focuses on advancing liquid metal jetting (LMJ), an innovative method for high throughput, powder- and laser-free metal additive manufacturing, which also serves as an alternative for generating high-quality metal powder feedstock. LLNL is seeking industry partners capable of bringing this patented technology to market, emphasizing improved performance and reduced operating costs, with potential applications in metal additive manufacturing and powder production. Interested companies should submit a statement of interest, including relevant corporate expertise and contact information, to LLNL's Innovation and Partnerships Office by email or written correspondence.

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    Genaro Mempin
    (925) 423-1121
    mempin1@llnl.gov
    Charlotte Eng
    (925) 422-1905
    eng23@llnl.gov
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