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NASA’S Glenn Research Center Technology Transfer Program. FLC Midwest Annual Meeting – 08/19/2014 Karen Bartos 216-433-6478 kbartos@nasa.gov. NASA Glenn Research Center. Cleveland, Ohio. Glenn’s Core Competencies. Materials & Structures for Extreme Environments. Air-Breathing Propulsion.
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NASA’S Glenn Research CenterTechnology Transfer Program FLC Midwest Annual Meeting – 08/19/2014 Karen Bartos 216-433-6478 kbartos@nasa.gov https://technology.grc.nasa.gov
NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, Ohio https://technology.grc.nasa.gov
Glenn’s Core Competencies Materials &Structures for Extreme Environments Air-Breathing Propulsion Power, Energy Storage & Conversion Communications Technology & Development Physical Sciences & Biomedical Technologies in Space In-Space Propulsion & Cryogenic Fluids Management https://technology.grc.nasa.gov
Partnership OpportunityShape Memory Alloys Benefits • Provides high force (per volume/weight) allowing lightweight compact actuator designs • Response to temperature change eliminates the need for sensors and electronics • Simple frictionless designs result in less maintenance • Ideal for high force, large stroke, and modest frequency response operations Applications • Actuators; heat detection devices; medical devices; oil/gas down-hole; high-temp automotive; aero & military https://technology.grc.nasa.gov
Partnership OpportunityRTM-370 Polyimide Benefits • Clean and green technology: Solvent-free melt process produces zero emissions • Improved safety: Eliminates hazardous organic solvents • Easy to adopt: Compatible with advanced manufacturing techniques • Long shelf life: Resins do not deteriorate over time at ambient temperatures • Lightweight: Provides up to 20 percent in weight savings over metallic components • Suitable for high-temperature applications: Performs above 3000 C Applications • Injection molding of wire and structures; airframe and engine components; composite ducts and tubes; high-temp adhesives https://technology.grc.nasa.gov
Partnership OpportunityAtomic Oxygen Benefits • Atomic oxygen surface texturing of polymeric surgical implants provides for improved cell attachment sites • Improved tissue attachment promotes recovery, functionality and durability • Atomic oxygen is highly effective in eliminating endotoxins and other biological contaminates from implant surfaces to reduce the potential for inflammatory response • Surgical implants; cell culturing; improved bonding for coatings; restoration/cleaning of delicate surfaces, Applications https://technology.grc.nasa.gov
Contact Us Kim-Dalgleish-Miller , Chief, Tech Transfer Office kimberly.a.dalgleish@nasa.gov 216-433-8047 Joe King, Senior Technology Specialist joseph.b.king@nasa.gov 216-433-3516 Amy Hiltabidel, Technology Transfer Specialistamy.hiltabidel@nasa.gov 216-433-8063 Bob Kistemaker, Center Licensing Administratorrobert.a.kistemaker@nasa.gov 216-433-2775 Karen Bartos, Technology Transfer Specialist kbartos@nasa.gov 216-433-6478 https://technology.grc.nasa.gov