Licensing Opportunity: Limited Center Constraint of Optimal Thickness Build Substrates for Additive Manufacturing
ID: 2024-09-11_EType: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFORNL UT-BATTELLE LLC-DOE CONTRACTOROak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/ee97021bc0974e0e8c755542d915c874/view
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    The Department of Energy is offering a licensing opportunity for a technology titled "Limited Center Constraint of Optimal Thickness Build Substrates for Additive Manufacturing," developed by ORNL UT-Battelle LLC. This innovative method addresses significant challenges in additive manufacturing, specifically focusing on substrate design and fixturing to minimize residual stress, distortion, and cracking during the printing process. The technology is applicable across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and composite manufacturing, ensuring that the final machined part remains intact despite substrate distortion. Interested parties can contact Alex DeTrana at detranaag@ornl.gov or call 865-341-0423 for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Alex DeTrana
    (865) 341-0423
    detranaag@ornl.gov
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