TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Shape Memory Alloys (TOP3-407)

NASA's Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses . THE TECHNOLOGY: NASA's Glenn Research Center invites companies to establish partnerships to investigate potential applications for Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs). SMAs are materials that can be deformed at low temperature and recover their original shape upon heating. Glenn Research Center has been working to develop new alloys that can operate up to ~300°C, compared to ~80°C for commercially available alloys. In addition, NASA has been working on supporting technologies (modeling tools, design methodologies, test standards, material supply chain, etc.) that will promote the application of shape memory alloys for adaptive structures and actuators. To express interest in this opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA's Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP3-407 If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Research Center at [email protected] with the title of this Technology Transfer Opportunity as listed in this FBO notice and your preferred contact information. For more information about licensing other NASA-developed technologies, please visit the NASA Technology Transfer Portal at https://technology.nasa.gov/ These responses are provided to members of NASA's Technology Transfer Program for the purpose of promoting public awareness of NASA-developed technology products, and conducting preliminary market research to determine public interest in and potential for future licensing opportunities. No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this Notice .