TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Volumetric Subtractive Manufacturing

TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Volumetric Subtractive Manufacturing

ID: IL-13962Type: Special Notice

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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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https://sam.gov/opp/3c6b331f541b4c69b50daa32dc14545c/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 its innovative Volumetric Subtractive Manufacturing technology. This technology, which includes a system capable of creating 3D structures with negative features and a hybrid manufacturing approach, aims to enhance the capabilities of existing volumetric additive manufacturing methods. The technology is particularly relevant for applications in microfluidics and the 3D printing of vascular structures, and LLNL is seeking industry partners with the expertise to bring this invention to market. Interested companies should submit a statement of interest, including their corporate details and relevant expertise, to the Innovation and Partnerships Office at LLNL by contacting Austin Smith or Charlotte Eng via email or phone.

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Austin Smith

smith587@llnl.gov

Charlotte Eng

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