Technology Licensing Opportunity Advanced Tooling for Electric Field Assisted Sintering Efas and Similar Processes Description TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITYAdvanced Tooling for Electric Field Assisted Sintering EFAS and Similar ProcessesAn advanced tooling process for EFAS enabling complex geometries full automation cost savings and tooling diameters large diameters Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory INL managed and operated by Battelle Energy Alliance LLC BEA is offering to enter into a license or collaborative research agreement to commercialize this advanced tooling process This technology transfer opportunity is part of a dedicated effort to convert governmentfunded research into job opportunities businesses and ultimately an improved way of life for the American peopleOverview The current market for tooling used in EFAS is currently limited to structures made by hand or using filamentwound carbonbonded carbon These structures are typically machined to achieve the final shape However additive manufacturing using continuous materials can provide a more efficient costeffective and qualitycontrolled solution for creating large format highstrength toolingThe tooling is created through an additive manufacturing process that involves using laser highintensity or heat to harden a resin or polymer that is prewetted on the fiber before it is deposited This manufacturing method allows for the creation of tooling with complex shapes surfaces and internal features that can control the electric field Additionally the tooling can be fully automated to improve quality control and ensure consistencyBenefits Cost savings on EFAS tooling for diameters ranging from 12 to 36 inches Ability to produce tooling at diameters exceeding 36 inches Improved control over the quality of the resulting products Facilitates mass production of downstream partsTarget Applications Any industry or government agency that uses electric field assisted sintering on a larger scale than natural graphite billets or at conditions that would cause ENERGY DEPARTMENT OF Contracting Office Address ALBUQUERQUE NM 87185 Primary Point of Contact Kim Sosinski kimsosinskinnsadoegov Phone Number 5057502625 Secondary Point of Contact Sena Jeff J jeffsenannsadoegov Phone Number 5058455437 andrewrankininlgov Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding United States of America GT91436085

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