Manufacturing Method Development of Nanocomposite Steel Wire for Arresting Gear Purchase Cable
ID: N24A-T006Type: Phase I
Overview

Topic

Manufacturing Method Development of Nanocomposite Steel Wire for Arresting Gear Purchase Cable

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: STTRPhase: Phase IYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2479575

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Nov 29, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the development of a manufacturing method for nanocomposite steel wire for arresting gear purchase cable. The objective is to produce metal matrix composite (MMC) arresting gear purchase cable using nanocomposite steel wires infused with carbon nanotubes. The current steel cable used for aircraft recovery on Navy carriers is the largest driver of operational cost in the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) program. The Navy is interested in a novel extrusion process that can produce wire at a maximum of 400 °C to protect the properties of the carbon nanotubes. The manufacturing method must be cost-effective and capable of producing enough wire to fabricate a test batch of full-scale arresting gear purchase cables. The project will be conducted in two phases. Phase I involves developing and demonstrating a manufacturing method capable of bulk production of MMC wire and performing testing to ensure material standards are maintained. Phase II focuses on manufacturing full-scale arresting gear purchase cables and demonstrating improved service life and performance. The project also has potential commercial applications in high-performance load-bearing cables and durable electronics cables. The deadline for proposal submission is February 21, 2024. For more information, visit the solicitation agency's website at [link].

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