NASA’S Glenn Research Center Technology 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 Opportunity Shape 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 Opportunity RTM-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 Opportunity Atomic 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 technology.grc.nasa.gov 216.433.3484 ttp@grc.nasa.gov web technology.grc.nasa.gov phone 216.433.3484 email ttp@grc.nasa.gov To learn more about Glenn technologies available for licensing, please visit technology.grc.nasa.gov technology.nasa.gov 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 Specialist amy.hiltabidel@nasa.gov 216-433-8063 Bob Kistemaker, Center Licensing Administrator robert.a.kistemaker@nasa.gov 216-433-2775 Karen Bartos, Technology Transfer Specialist kbartos@nasa.gov 216-433-6478 https://technology.grc.nasa.gov