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
Cable-Driven Four-Bar Link Leg Mechanism
  • Reduces the weight and improves performance of the mechanism by placing all actuators inside the body
  • Structurally efficient – significant portion of loads are carried by the cable which is an efficient structure
  • Actuator loads are significantly reduced through mechanism linking, increasing the longevity of the mechanism
7592
Tensegrity Lattices for Structural Applications
  • Can be severely deformed and still not suffer permanent deformities
  • Provides high energy absorption while making possible to recover the geometry after impact
  • Concept can be immediately applied to larger structures
7425
Sensing Methodology for Intelligent Traffic Sign Inventory
  • Ability to measure signs faster and safer
6321
Aerodynamically-Adaptive Platforms using Distributed Bleed Flow Control
  • Safe – mitigates or completely suppresses adverse effects of flow-induced vibrations and aero-elastic instabilities
  • High Performance – enables aircraft maneuverability and light-weight, efficient wing designs
  • Improved Reliability – reduces flow damage to aerostructures and allows extended lifetime
6238
Wireless Power Transfer System
  • Small in size - Resonators are compact geometric shapes, aiding in volume or weight limited applications
  • Resistant to misalignment - Retains comparable efficiency levels regardless of relative angles of transmitter and receiver
  • Versatile – Both data and power can be simultaneously transmitted
6080, 6081, 6106
Non-Destructive Quality Control of Automated Weld Processes
  • Eliminates cut checks: Provides a nondestructive method for evaluating weld quality
  • Real-time inspections: Allows for automation of welding operations
  • Goes long: Uses Lamb waves to test welds over a larger area than is possible using higher frequency ultrasound waves
5680
Improved Adaptive Control System Using Selectable Parameters
  • Faster: Requires less complexity in the code, enabling faster control response times
  • Smoother: Improves control stabilization and tracking performance
  • Versatile: Augments existing nonadaptive control systems without modifying the gains employed in those systems
5619
Sol-Gel Films and High Energy Capacitor Device
  • Sol-gel materials are a targeted research area for thin film energy storage and enhanced storage capabilities for wide variety of applications
  • All solution-processing including ready-to-spin recipes
  • Compatible with flexible substrates and roll-to-roll processing
6993