TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Photo-Induced Emission Analysis to Identify Surface Contaminants: LAR-18763-1

Synopsis: NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA 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: Scientists at NASA Langley Research Center have developed a novel instrument to measure low levels of contamination on curved or irregular shaped surfaces. The instrument offers multiple unique capabilities such as the ability to identify and quantify contamination and analyze multiple surfaces simultaneously. This information provides an analysis of surface cleanliness needed for more reliable adhesive bonding in applications such as light weight aircraft. The instrument directs UV radiation onto a surface, which produces a small electric current. The instrument then measures that current as it changes over a small time interval. By analyzing the current, the level of contamination on the surface and the identification of the contaminant species can be determined. This system enables real-time identification and quantification of contaminants, even on multiple irregularly shaped surfaces simultaneously. It has possible applications in manufacturing processes where two surfaces are adhesively bonded, in semiconductor manufacturing, in aircraft manufacturing, and in automotive manufacturing. NASA is seeking to license this technology commercially in the United States. US Patent pending. To express interest in this opportunity, please respond to [email protected] with the title of this Technology Transfer Opportunity as listed in this FBO notice and your preferred contact information. Please also provide how you foresee using the technology along with a brief background of your company. Additionally, please identify any non-US interests/subsidiaries in your company as well. For more information about licensing other NASA Langley-developed technologies, please visit the NASA Langley's Technology Gateway at https://technologygateway.nasa.gov/ These responses are provided to members of NASA Langley's Office of Strategic Analysis and Business Development "OSACB" 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. If direct licensing interest results from this posting, OSACB will follow the required formal licensing process of posting in the Federal Register. No follow-on procurement is expected to result from responses to this Notice.