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Available Technologies by Category
High Strength and High Modulus Carbon Fibers	Lighter – Carbon fiber is lighter than metals and exhibits significantly higher strength characteristics Stronger and More Thermally Stabile – Process produces stronger fibers by using new processing techniques Lower Energy Manufacturing – Process does not require ultra-high temperature for heat treatment of fibers	6716
High Throughput Spectrometer	Low cost – decrease in the number of components decreases cost Compact – decrease in the number of components decreases size High resolution – improvements in hologram recording maintain high resolutions	3548
High-Accuracy, Low-Cost, Low-Power Wireless Tracking Tags	Low-cost, ultra-low power wireless tag for real-time asset tracking Passive wireless tag costs less than $1 to manufacture and can operate for several years with maintenance-free operation Compatible with off-the-shelf devices, making it ideal for efficient inventory control in multiple industries	8943
High-Caliber 3D and Aerosol Jet Printing with Regenerated Silk Fibroin (RSF)	High fidelity: Preserves silk fibroin’s advantageous mechanical properties by creating a printable RSF solution without the need for chemical additives High quality: Identifies the optimum parameters for producing printed patterns with minimal flaws Efficient: Reduces obstacles (e.g., clogged nozzle and overspray) normally encountered in other processes, like inkjet printing	8386
High-Frequency AIN-on-Silicon Resonant Square Gyroscopes	Low-cost – Straightforward manufacturing process reduces cost and complexity Higher frequency operation – Realizes higher frequency of operation for resonant gyroscopes and provides higher rotation rate sensitivity	6375
High-Performance Analog Processor Offers Potential to Expand Capabilities of Radio Frequency (RF) Systems	TRAFFIC is the first generalized, high-performance analog finite impulse response processor technology that enables direct throughput processing of RF signals within the RF and microwave spectrums. The device enables multiple-function RF capabilities and significantly reduces the size, weight, and power requirements of RF technologies. TRAFFIC has unique performance benefits that allow it to operate reliably in extreme environments, including high performance across wide temperature ranges and radiation-intense applications.	8143
High-Performance Broadband Photodetector and Power Generator	Versatile: Adjusts for several different parameters, including light intensity, switching frequency, and illumination area Efficient: Provides voltage that is easily converted for use through a medium that is small, low cost, and easily fabricated Highly sensitive: Operates with ultra-high light sensitivity, even at very low light intensity, and fast response speeds	7965
High-Precision Cell Membrane Tracking for Automated Electrophysiology	Highly accurate: Overcomes the challenges of tissue interference and movement for precise membrane tracking that can be used for automation Instantaneous: Surpasses earlier attempts at automating this process by effectively identifying and tracking cell boundaries in real time High fidelity: Operates efficiently and precisely even in dynamic, high-interference environments	7467
High-Precision Microphone for Body-Worn Devices	Wearable small form-factor (micro-chip technology) Increased sensitivity (micro-gravity sensitivity) Large bandwidth (DC to 10kHz) and wide dynamic range (120dB)	7891
High-Precision, Hands-Free Remote Control of Complex Robotic Systems Via Eye Movements	This two-camera eye-tracking system (TCES) integrates a commercial eye tracker with machine-learning technology for continuous real-time classification of gaze and eye directions for robotic arm control. The system provides highly accurate classification for four directions of eye movement and has achieved 99.99% accuracy in studies. Using simple eye movement, the TCES offers low-cost, high-precision control of external devices/hardware for people with disabilities, surgery robots, warehouse systems, construction tools, and more.	9184
High-Resolution Pressure Sensors with Skin-Like Sensitivity	Extremely sensitive: This sensor array provides 1,000x higher sensitivity than other technologies. Improved performance: The technology is fast-responding and stable.	5895
High-Speed Autofocus Interometric Inspection System	High-speed Fully noncontact Nondestructive inspection techniques for investigating solder bump and joint integrity	4750
High-Speed Measurement of Weld Penetration Depths	A fast, efficient, non-contact, and non-destructive technique for measuring weld penetration depths in thin structures The developed algorithms are computationally efficient, which makes the developed technique suitable for real-time and off-line inspections Can be used with a variety of welding processes	6977
High-Tech Infant Suit for Earlier Detection of Cerebral Palsy	Advanced: May allow for earlier detection of motor dysfunctions in order to begin therapeutic interventions as soon as possible Robust: Collects data from three limb segments on the leg for a multifaceted assessment Long-lasting: Uses one power source with regulated voltage in order to prolong the use of the device	7949
High-Throughput MSC Potency Assay to Bring Feasibility to Immune/Inflammatory Therapeutics	Reproducibility: The well-defined cellular environment of the device enables a highly reproducible MSC response not observed in 2D cultures. Scalable: The assay’s simplistic design is amendable to cost-effective scale up. Economical: The low cost of the microfluidic chip and the ease of implementing the assay into existing cell therapy manufacturing practices provide for low costs to enter the market.	8722
Highly Effective Motion Capture Marker for Small Aerial Robots	Robust: Improves the reliability and accuracy of the motion capture measurement by eliminating excessive reflection Easy to use: Consists of only a miniature driver circuit and illumination stripe while requiring a simple plug-in power supply to operate Lightweight: Accommodates small robots with limited payload capacity—total weight of an active marker is approximately 1 gram	8528
Highly Efficient Electrically Conductive Adhesives	The developed approach offers many advantages such as reduced materials cost Low processing temperature Compatible with low cost, flexible substrates such as paper and PET	5486
Highly Efficient, Durable Cathodes for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)	More stable: The technique used enhances cathode durability while maintaining the high-kinetic electrode structure Stackable: The cathode design is suitable for implementation in a fuel cell stack Fast: The combination of nanoparticles and conformal coatings provides increased reaction sites and rapid transport paths	7256
Highly Sensitive Standoff Gas Sensing Using Carbon Nanotubes	Extremely sensitive gas sensor based on the change in resonant frequency of circuit caused by interaction of gas molecules with carbon nanotubes CNTs can be functionalized to detect one or more analytes with high specificity Sensor can be manufactured using inkjet printing technologies to reduce costs	5830
Hybrid Extrusion and Coating Technology	The technology provides dynamic, in-process patterning that will benefit the mass production of layer-based thin film devices This new approach allows for a purely additive approach to making layer-based devices and does not require an additional subtractive step The integration of CAD into the system allows for making complex patterns	6194