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Are you a materials maker? Do you feel like you’re falling behind? Collaborating with federal laboratories can give you an edge over competitors.
DOD and VA researchers are constantly creating new, licensable technologies in the materials space — from 3D-printing devices and resins to artificial muscles and electromagnetic coatings. Read our blog below to learn more about these opportunities.
Scientists at the Naval Postgraduate School are pioneering the invention of artificial muscles using microfluidic networks. These networks consist of interconnected channels linked through a manifold, which activates the electrodes of electroactive polymers. Traditional electromagnetic devices require large quantities of coils and high electrical currents. The navy's invention bests those traditional bulky designs and thermal actuators that are limited by slow heat transfer rates.
Designed for uses like prosthetics and armored skeletons, this Navy technology is low-weight, low-cost, energy-efficient, disposable, and ready to be licensed. Get more details below.
VA researchers have developed a treatment that stops viruses from infecting, replicating, or causing disease symptoms. The method builds on the CRISPRCas system, a Nobel Prize-winning gene editing technology first reported in 2013.
The innovative approach may be used to lessen the chronic effects of viral infections. Check out more info on the licensable technology below!
Spectroscopy is commonly used in the diagnosis of brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. But the method frequently produces difficult-to-interpret data. VA researchers have developed two algorithms that make it easier to spot brain conditions using spectroscopic data.
Today, AI is everywhere — including in DOD and VA labs! Inventors at government labs play a big role in developing AI innovations. Those innovations can be moved from the lab and licensed to U.S. businesses to commercialize into new or spinoff technologies.
As the national partner for technology transfer for the VA and DOD, TechLink can help you access the patented inventions your business needs to compete in the ever-changing AI landscape. Available AI technologies include:
An optimization method designed to solve problems faster.
A machine learning-powered system that collects information from video.
A dictionary learning framework that detects anomalies in datasets.
Read the full article below to learn more about these technologies. Reach out to us anytime for guidance with the licensing process.
