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Category: (Select) Aircraft Aircraft Aircraft Aircraft ASW Communications Communications, Command, Control Communications / Networks Electronics Ground Support Active Protection System Directed Energy Environment Missiles, Projectiles Electronic Warfare Health Power Generation Electronics / Avionics IT Sensors, Detectors, Processors Engineered, Advanced Materials Materials Submarines, ASW Aircraft Environment Munitions Surface Ships Aircraft Facilities Power UAV Ground Vehicles Radar et al Guns, Munitions, Warheads Ships Health Safety Individual Warfighter Information Technology ASW Intelligence Investment Littoral Logistics Manufacturing, Design Mine Defense Missile, Missile Defense Navigation ASW Night Vision Noise Power Systems Radar, Sonar, Lidar Satellites Blast/ballistics protection Security Sensors, Instrumentation Communications, Networks Ship Design / Ship Building Ship Maintenance Ship Materials Management Ships Shock, Vibration Buoys Computing Physical Layer Surveillance / Reconnaisance Communications, Networks Video, Cameras Communications, Networks Countermeasures Countermeasures Directed Energy, FEL Decks, Pavement Detection, Tracking, Targeting Detection, Tracking, Targeting Electronics, Avionics Engineered/Advanced Materials Environmental Directed Energy EW, EMI/RFI Protection Directed Energy, Lasers, EM Railgun Electronics, Avionics Electronics, Avionics EMALS Engineered/Advanced Materials Environmental EW, EMI Protection FCS Fuel, Heavy Fuel Facilities, Buildings, Shelters Ground Vehicles EMALS Guns, EM Weapons, Munitions Engineered/Advanced Materials FCS Filtration/Treatment Health, Safety Fuels, Fuel Processors, Propellant Ground Vehicles Guns, Warheads, Projectiles Individual Soldier Systems Information Technology High Sea State Investment Environmental ISR EW Imagers, Cameras, Video Expeditionary Units, Special Operations Forces Individual Warfighter Systems, Protection Information Technology Facilities, Bases, Storage Tanks, Infrastructure FCS Instrumentation, Sensors Filtration Fuels, Processors, Propellants, Energetic Materials, Safety Investment Ground Vehicles ISR Maintenance, Health Mgmt, PHM, CBM Launch & Recovery, JPALS MetOC Mine CounterMeasures Missiles, Missile Defense Navigation NDT/NDE Guns Systems, Warheads/Projectiles, Munitions, Fuzing Helmets, Head-mounted Systems Maintenance, Repair, PHM, CBM Homeland Security, Security Manufacturing, Machining Noise/Sound, Acoustic Shielding MCM Optical, O/E, Fiber Optics METOC Missiles, Missile Defense MOUT Power Systems, Equipment, Engines Navigation/Geolocation, GPS Imagers, Cameras, Video NCW, FORCEnet Radars Individual Warfighter Systems, Protection Information Technology Noise/Sound, Audio, Acoustic Shielding Obstacle/Collision Avoidance Security, Homeland Security Optical, ElectroOptical, Fiber Optics Sensors, Instrumentation Ship Materials Management Ship Protection, Countermeasures Ships Shipyards Shock, Vibration Power Systems, Equipment, Engines Radar Safety, Health Seabasing Superconductors Instrumentation, Sensors Investment Lab-on-a-chip, Genomics Security, Homeland Security Thermal Management Machinery, Parts Torpedo Ship Protection, Countermeasures Tracking, Targeting Ship Ramps Ship Signature Control Training Ships Shipyards Maintenance, Repair Shock, Vibration Unmanned Systems Smart Tether Sonar Video, Imagers, Cameras Spacecraft, Satellites, Launch Manufacturing, Machining METOC Swarming Missiles, Missile Defense Test & Evaluation Thermal Management Torpedo Training MOUT Unmanned Systems MW/MCM Navigation, Geolocation, GPS NCW, FORCEnet, SIAP Noise/Sound, Shielding, Acoustics Obstacle/Collision Avoidance, Autorouter Optics, Electro Optics, Fiber Optics, Lasers Power Systems, Equipment, Engines Radar Riverine Safety, Health Ships Shipyards Ship Protection, Countermeasures Shock, Vibration Signature Assessment, Control, Reduction Sonar Space Systems Tether Test & Evaluation Thermal Management/Protection Torpedo, Torpedo Defense Training, Education Unmanned Systems

This list of abstracts contains brief descriptions of Defense needs and technology solutions that will be presented at the 2007 Navy Opportunity Forum^®. The abstracts are readily searchable and enable you to easily locate opportunities of interest. Small business representatives will make formal presentations at the Forum on each of the three days (see Agenda) and will also be available throughout the three-day event in the exhibit area (see Exhibit). In addition more information can be found on each presenting firm in the Virtual Acquisition Showcase® (Quad Charts, Capabilities Brochures, Briefings). After searching the abstracts, use the Virtual Acquisition Showcase^® to drill down and find more information. Then use the Private Meeting function to schedule one-on-one meetings with the presenting firms.

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#1: Eltron Research, Inc. Field-Deployable Monitor for Chemical Warfare Agents CWA/TIC detection, incident, ppb, forensics, monitors, sensors, sorbent film, infrared Syscom: MARCOR Topic: CBD02-203 TRL: 5 This 25 year old company’s sensor division develops new technologies for defense, occupational safety, homeland security and environmental applications. We have developed a first of its kind chemical warfare agent and toxic industrial chemical monitor which couples infrared technology with a patent-pending preconcentrator disposable canister to achieve reliable, low level detection performance. This approach enables earlier detection of incidents, enhanced residue confirmation post-incident and forensic detection of weapons of mass destruction. This technology ensures optimal operational readiness. This break through technology is a spiral development of a previous Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate investment. It replaces several aging CWA/TIC technologies. In addition it meets the mission payload specifications for UAV deployment. The company seeks acquisition opportunities from PMs and integration partnerships with primes.

#2: Equinox Corporation Sensor for Simultaneous Movement and Directed Weapons Fire in Day/Low/No-light. Individual warfighter, helmet and rifle mounted EO/IR sensors, image fusion Syscom: MARCOR Topic: N04-155 TRL: 5 This innovative R&D company has developed a key new capability for the warfighter. At present, viewing through a rifle mounted thermal weapon sight (TWS) precludes the ability to use helmet mounted intensified imaging and vice versa. This new technology provides seamless co-located image fusion of a rifle mounted TWS and a helmet mounted visible/intensified camera superimposed in real-time on a head mounted display (HMD). This enables the warfighter to accurately shoot without having to place the TWS up to the eye, maintaining full situational awareness. A self-contained battery powered prototype system has been developed wearable by the warfighter and successfully field-tested. The company seeks funding and partnering with a major manufacturer of dismounted warfighter systems for ergonomic and rugged production for battlefield use.

#3: Griffin Analytical Technologies, LLC Field Chemical Analysis Tool chemical detection, reconnaissance, portable, toxic industrial chemicals, explosives Syscom: MARCOR Topic: N03-001 TRL: (TBA) DoD requires field-deployable systems that provide quick and accurate chemical analysis for a broad range of threats to enable troops to make informed decisions regarding life and safety. Based on patented ion trap technology, this 6-year old analytical instrumentation company has developed the only portable, self-contained GC/MS/MS. The suitcase-sized system, including on-board computer and handheld (2.5lb) sample collector/thermal desorber for safe and efficient �hot zone� air sampling, is capable of confirming the presence of explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals and organic compounds in near real-time (2-3 min). Pilot manufacture will begin Q3 2007 with full-scale production and ISO certification by Q2 2008. Relationships are sought with DoD platforms and prime system integrators tasked with reconnaissance and ensuring the safety of troops and civilians.

#4: Invocon, Inc. Electromagnetic Personnel Interdiction Control (EPIC) Non-lethal weapon, stand-off, electromagnetic Syscom: MARCOR Topic: N03-163 TRL: 2 This company is developing a non-lethal, stand-off weapon for military and law enforcement personnel that could ultimately work through walls and other non-metallic structures. Through disruption of the vestibular system, the device would render a human temporarily powerless to effectively resist arrest or subjugation without causing permanent physical damage. The first known demonstration of a vestibular response to an electromagnetic stimulus has been performed. This response constitutes the basis of a potential non-lethal weapon. This systems engineering company provides research and product development services related to radio frequency electronics, precision instrumentation, and communication for aerospace and defense customers. Additional funding is sought for research into the effects of the stimulus and potential delivery mechanisms for non-lethal weapons as well as medical diagnostic or treatment applications.

#5: Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. Damage Characterization Assessment of Circuit Cards Through Nanotechnology Nondestructive inspection, printed circuit board, prognosis, intermittent failure, incipient defect Syscom: MARCOR Topic: N03-158 TRL: (TBA) This 32-year-old company is a national leader in the R&D of sensors, instrumentation systems, and custom detector applications. It has developed a low-cost, printed circuit board (PCB) inspection instrument that pinpoints failed/failing electronic components in minutes. A robotically controlled probe sees through conformal coatings and device packages, and utilizes ultra-sensitive nanoscale solid-state magnetic sensor arrays. It images incipient aging- or damage-related defects (< 15 µm), which leads to intermittent faults or premature device failures. An imaging subsystem prototype was sold to INTEL, Q1-2006. Demonstrated the ability to find failed components on Marine Corps-supplied PCBs. Initial target platform is the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV25). The company seeks relationships with Defense PM’s and contractors to integrate this innovative technology into the Defense and Commercial PCB inspection markets.

#6: UES, Inc. Low Cost Titanium Casting Process and Design for Net Shape Components for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles (EFV) Titanium, Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), casting, forging, near-net shape, low-cost Syscom: MARCOR Topic: N04-153 TRL: 8 This 33-year old, 140-person, R&D Company has developed, in collaboration with Flowserve, a patented low-cost near-net shape casting and forging process for producing Titanium components for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), which will result in 100-400% in cost savings to the Navy. Also the company has developed a technique to reduce grain sizes in cast Titanium alloys by 5-10x, which greatly improves properties of cast Titanium components. One component for the EFV has already been cast and a second component is being produced by “single-step” direct-forging. The company has an established strategic partnership with Flowserve, which will allow them to manufacture high volumes of parts. The company seeks strategic partnerships with Primes to enable them to manufacture Titanium components for other Navy and DoD platforms

#7: Adaptive Technologies, Inc. Maintainers Head and Hearing Protection Head and hearing protection, extreme noise, digital communication, speech intelligibility Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-255 TRL: 6 This company develops patented digital hearing protection and communication systems for extreme noise environments. Documented fleet requirements are driving transition of a full suite of head and hearing protection solutions. Legacy flight deck cranials (FDC) have not changed in fifty years, while flight deck noise has increased by a factor of ten and head protection has been eclipsed by industrial head protection requirements. The advanced FDC being transitioned to CVN class ships will provide industrial level head protection (TRL 5), hearing protection in 142dB(SPL) noise (TRL 6), speech intelligibility in noise up to 140dB(SPL) (TRL 6), and fully integrates with existing NVG and CBR equipment. The company seeks funding to transition the technology to other platforms needing reliable protection and communication in extreme noise environments.

#8: Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc. Coyote Sonobuoy Launched UAV Sonobuoy launched UAS, deployable UAV, ISR, P-3 Orion, surveillance Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-T004 TRL: 5 As a recognized leader in supplying the Navy with small UAV systems, this company has developed the Coyote, an expendable UAV deployed from an A-size sonobuoy tube, to perform an ISR mission while the host aircraft remains in safe airspace. This low-cost UAS meets current P-3 mission requirements and will save lives, reduce operational costs, and provide tactical surveillance data. Currently operating up to 1 hour and designed for interchangeable payloads (E/O, IR currently available), this system has completed initial flight tests (TRL5) and is being readied for P-3 flight testing (Q3/2007). The Coyote is part of the NAVAIR UAS roadmap and seeks support to enhance user T&E as well as relationships to pursue future capabilities with other host platforms (H-60, MMA, MSA) and payloads.

#9: Agiltron, Inc. High Reliability Mechanical Fiber Optic Splice Fiber optics, mechanical splice, aircraft, common support equipment, F18, JSF Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-002 TRL: 6 Those experiencing loss of a fiber link due to hostile fire or maintenance can benefit from this permanent mechanical fiber optic splice. This kit can be used in situ by flight line technicians who within 8-minutes can keep mission critical aircraft flying. All current fixed wing military aircraft, ground vehicles and command and control centers can benefit. The splice is permanent, results in very low loss (.5dB) and is simple to install. Already at TRL6, the splice has passed numerous environmental challenges. This award-winning firm and certified supplier to established defense contractors produces unique premium fiberoptic components and systems for the US government. The company seeks support from Program Managers of high performance fixed wing aircraft to take technology to the warfighter within 6 months.

#10: All Optronics, Inc. RuggedConnectTM Fiber Optic Splice Fiber optic, splice, ruggedized, cable restoration, harsh environment, avionics, ship Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-002 TRL: 6 All Optronics’ RuggedConnenctTM fills a technology void in the deployment of fiber-optic networks on aircraft (e.g. F/A-18, JSF, helicopters) and in other harsh environments (e.g. ground/sea vehicles). This next-generation solution offers the first permanent fiber-optic splice for cable restoration in a field environment. Unlike others, it is designed for on-aircraft repair suitable for multimode and single mode fibers. It reduces costly aircraft downtime and enables rapid turnaround for critical missions. The RuggedConnenctTM prototype, currently at TRL 6, is under environmental tests at NTS. Qualification tests, DT&E, and OT&E will follow. Over 60 years experience in optics and related areas has resulted in the successful development of this innovative technology. We seek DoD customers and strategic partners, including primes, for funding further testing and product distribution.

#11: Applied EM, Inc. An Integrated Antenna Set for Software Radios Low-profile broadband antenna, JTRS, software radio, communications Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N03-201 TRL: 5 Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) use multiple antennas to cover the frequency band from 2- to 2000MHz and occupy valuable real estate on platforms such as fighter planes and ground vehicles. Very long whip antennas (taller than 6’) are currently used that are non-conformal and can not perform over the wide frequency range of operation. This company developed a proprietary low-profile, 6” diameter antenna with a 2” deep cavity that supports JTRS operation across the 20-2,000MHz bandwidth. This antenna saves considerable real estate. A prototype antenna has been successfully tested and Navy field testing is pending. Known for their expertise in broadband antenna design, this company has developed other defense projects. Funding is sought from prime system integrators and Navy program offices.

#12: Applied EM, Inc. Miniature GPS Antenna System GPS Antenna, Anti-Jam GPS, Miniature GPS antenna, navigation systems Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-265 TRL: 5 Jamming is a serious problem for current GPS systems. Traditionally larger element arrays of 14” provided sufficient anti-jamming, but this does not work for fighter planes and UAVs with limited real estate. Antennas of 7” have been used but performance has been sacrificed and size or anti-jamming needs are not met. The company has developed a miniature anti-jamming GPS antenna system with a 4.5”form factor that can cover L1, L2 and L5 bands for JPALs. The small element has been tested successfully and the full prototype is ready for testing at NAVAIR facilities. This company, with expertise and proprietary design in broadband miniature antennas, has developed other projects for transition into the Navy. We seek funding from Navy program offices and prime system integrators.

#13: Applied Thin Films, Inc. Durable Passivation of Magnesium Powders Using Aluminophosphate-Based Glassy Films Flares, magnesium, coating, environmental passivation, moisture barrier Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N03-080 TRL: 5 This growing, seven year-old advanced materials company is developing a patented inorganic, solution-based glass coating that has received over $5M in government investment to date. With a unique glassy structure, Cerablak™ is chemically inert and is suitable for a number of military and commercial applications, including the environmental passivation of the magnesium powders used in decoy flares that counter heat seeking missiles. Current magnesium powders can suffer from moisture degradation during storage, making the flares unreliable, wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars, and putting aircraft and aircrews at risk. Our thin glass coating, Cerablak™, has demonstrated excellent protection capability during initial testing. We are seeking partnerships with program offices and prime contractors to complete development, scale-up manufacturing processes and eventual licensing agreements.

#14: Applied Visions, Inc. Display and Visualization of Movement Prediction for Ground Vehicles Time critical targeting, shortened kill chain, serious games technology, visualization Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-231 TRL: 4 Since 1987 this Top Secret-cleared $4M company with decades of project/program management experience has engineered software for military and commercial markets. Building on our expertise in applying serious games technology for battlefield visualization, this project aims to shorten the kill chain for time critical targets for the Tomahawk missile and similar weapons. The system uses artificial intelligence and terrain reasoning algorithms to predict the movement of targets such as mobile SAM sites. 3D rendering of the dynamic battlefield aids the TTWCS missile operator to request UAV coverage and route missiles to engage the targets. The technology will be tested at a NAVAIR-sponsored SIMEX in August 2007. Seeking additional investment to align the system to user requirements, test, integrate with operational systems and perform fleet trials.

#15: APS Materials, Inc. Damping Coatings for Gas Turbine Compression Airfoils Damping coating, turbine engines, high cycle fatigue, JSF, F414, F135, F136 Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-019 TRL: 4 Vibration induced high cycle fatigue (HCF) failures in turbine engines result in serious problems to the warfighter involving safety, readiness, and cost. Navy studies have shown that on average 2.5 HCF problems are discovered in every engine program at $50M per instance. These proprietary plasma sprayed damping coatings reduce vibratory stress in turbine engine fan components significantly better than alternative approaches with superior durability in the engine environment. The company is actively collaborating with major engine manufacturers for 6.3 engine demonstrations to achieve TRL 6, and seeks further identification of damping coating opportunities. We have over 30 years experience manufacturing specialized coatings for the aerospace, semiconductor and biomedical industries, are ISO and NADCAP certified, and are teamed with damping experts with extensive research and commercialization experience.

#16: Augusta Systems, Inc. Development of a Concept for Swarmed Mini-UAVs for Automatic Target Recognition UAVs, sensors, multi-sensor fusion, software, hardware, integration, at-point processing, ATR Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-T005 TRL: 5 By placing its reconfigurable sensor network appliance on board UAVs, this company has enabled distributed intelligent processing of sensor data within network-centric systems. Coupled with search algorithms, this sensor network appliance optimizes UAV searches to support cooperative ATR. The integrated electronics package features a plug-and-play sensor processing system with USB-based sensor interface modules, as well as on-board data processing, mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) hardware and software to produce an innovative, optimized, automatic target recognition system based on reactive agent navigation. This force multiplier technology offers an open, scalable platform with a high level of robustness and flexibility. This company seeks relationships with defense agencies, systems integrators, and product developers that utilize sensor platforms within network-centric systems in DoD and the private sector.

#17: Binghamton Simulator Company, Inc. Virtual Aircrew Training Aircrew virtual environment trainer, aerial gunner, hoist operator, mission rehearsal Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N03-190 TRL: 7 This dynamic 17 year old company has developed an innovative solution for rotary aircraft non-rated aircrew training. Our fully immersive virtual simulator provides the user with a safe environment, where air crews train real world situations. Significant cost savings are realized by reducing the need for airframe time, fuel and ammunition. The simulator will accelerate qualification training in gunnery, hoist operation, vertical replenishment, CALS, TERF and communication skills. With a Phase III ID/IQ contract from the Navy H60 F/H program in place, other organizations, utilizing helicopter non-rated air crews, can benefit from a sole source acquisition process. This company seeks partnerships with prime contractors and acquisition opportunities with Defense PMs for the rapid fielding of this unique solution to increase war fighter proficiency and readiness.

#18: Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation Improved Propeller De-Icing Systems Sensor, rotary, blade, brush, slip ring, arcing, wear debris, low noise Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N03-007 TRL: (TBA) This 51 year-old ISO compliant manufacturer is a leader in microwave rotary joints for defense customers. Building on the Roll-Ring® advantage of rolling, instead of sliding contact, aircraft deicing Roll-Blocks replace slip ring brush blocks to avoid generation of wear debris, which has caused safety of flight issues and increased maintenance costs. Rolling contact also provides low noise for high quality signal transfer. The initial DoD platform is aircraft propeller blade deicing; the technology also allows form, fit and function retrofit of other fielded applications to include radar antennas (NAVSEA) and propulsion power transfer (NAVAIR). Laboratory tests confirm this patented technology exceeds specified requirements for power, speed and fatigue life. The company seeks joint development partnerships with prime contractors and equity investment for commercial applications.

#19: Global Technology Connection, Inc. Assessing Useful Remaining Life of Lithium (Li)-Ion Batteries After Deep Discharges Li-ion battery, Prognostic Health Management, deep discharge, prognostics, diagnostics, JSF Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-029 TRL: (TBA) This intelligent prognostic technology integrates actual battery response data with life models to accurately assess remaining useful life of Li-ion systems onboard or off-board. The information enables the optimization of maintenance schedules for servicing and replacement of Li-ion battery systems. This technology avoids unexpected shutdowns, reduce maintenance costs and increase uptime. Initially, these algorithms will be integrated within JSF prognostics health management and Autolog architecture. Other applications include Global Hawk UAVs, UUVs, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, etc. This technology can be adapted to other battery systems including Lead-acid as well as Ni-Cad. Our company has designed, developed and marketed prognostic/diagnostic and CBM tools for engineering applications for over ten years. We seek partnerships with OEMs, system integrators and other military/commercial contractors and their suppliers.

#20: GMA Industries, Inc. Terahertz Imaging System for Composite Material Assessment Composites, non-destructive inspection, defects, foreign object debris, fiberglass, Kevlar, ceramic Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-262 TRL: (TBA) Lightweight composite materials such as Kevlar, fiberglass and ceramics used in aircraft are particularly vulnerable to foreign object debris inclusion during manufacturing and through in-service defects. These flaws can contribute substantial increased cost (>$100,000 per component) and mission downtime, and decrease aircraft longevity and overall crew, aircraft and mission safety. This 16-year-old company is developing a portable terahertz-based imaging system for manufacturing and field inspection of composite structures. Initially targeting the V-22 Osprey, this non-destructive inspection technology applies to many military and civilian aircraft, ships, and products that utilize composite materials (e.g., radomes, Kevlar/ceramic vests, etc.). The prototype is a fully functional, laboratory-based system with a TRL of 4. A funding customer/partner for prototype integration for use in a non-laboratory environment in Q(1)2008 is desired.

#21: Herman Advanced Engineering, Inc. Free Layer Blade Damper By Magneto-Mechanical Coating Turbine engines, coatings, high cycle fatigue, blade damper, JSF, F/A-18. Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N19-04 TRL: 5 This 12 year-old engineering firm has developed an extensive portfolio of advanced coating systems and processes related to turbine engine reliability and safety. Turbine engines used in modern military aircraft are subject to high cycle fatigue failures that can result in loss of aircraft and their crews. The company has developed patent-pending thin-layered hard coatings that provide up to three times improvement in damping and 50% reduction in stress over uncoated parts while providing resistance to fatigue, erosion, wear, and corrosion. The company has partnered with General Electric and Pratt and Whitney to test coated parts in F414 (F/A-18 Super Hornet) and F135 (F-35 Lightning II) engines. The company seeks relationships with prime contractors to complete testing, scale-up manufacturing processes, and for possible licensing opportunities.

#22: H&R Technology, Inc. Laser Repair of Compressor Blades JSF, compressor blade repair, ultra-low heat input repair, blisk, IBR, equity investment Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-025 TRL: 5 Replacement of eroded or FOD damaged compressor blades constitutes a significant expense for the NAVY, commercial and other military fleets. Restoration of the damaged or worn blades to their original specifications provides a cost effective alternative to component replacement. This 13-year old company has developed a patented laser-based ultra-low energy-input repair process. Technology successfully tested on blade/blisk repair system for components considered un-repairable (GE-T700 blisk). The repaired T700 Blisk final fatigue testing is scheduled for the second quarter of 2007. Technology can be readily adapted for the repair of F135 engine IBR saving millions of dollars of replacement IBRs. Technology also applicable to repair applications in the aerospace and power generation industries. Company seeks equity investments and partnerships with primes to commercialize this enabling technology.

#23: Hybrid Glass Technologies, Inc. Dual Hybrid Glass Non-Polymer Coatings for Optical Fibers Protective coatings, equity investors, aircraft, optical fiber, water resistant Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N03-011 TRL: (TBA) An 8 year old R&D firm, specializing in novel advanced materials has developed hybrid glass coatings for optical fibers used in harsh military environments. Hybrid glass is an inorganic-organic material derived by sol-gel process that combines the best properties of glasses and polymers. The technology is protected by trade secrets and has achieved TRL 5. These non-strippable coatings bond chemically to the fibers and provide them with enhanced strength and environmental durability. Additional benefits include small fiber diameter, minimal bend radius, and ease of termination. Hybrid glass coatings are 40 % more stress corrosion resistant and offer >50 % higher coated fiber accuracy than baseline. The targeted platform is the Navy F/A-18 Hornet. Company seeks funding to transition its technology to naval and commercial aircraft.

#24: IAVO Research and Scientific Multi-Sensor Terrain Fusion Digital elevation models, 3D surfacing, site modeling, terrain generation Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N03-174 TRL: 5 This company, leveraging 20+ years’ worth of experience in remote sensing, computer vision, and related photogrammetry tasks, has developed OmniDEM, a solution to rapidly generate accurate Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) for use in digital terrain database generation under the Tomahawk Cruise Missile Program. The commercialization strategy for this effort will be the integration of the OmniDEM capabilities into the TerraVista software suite by Terrain Experts (TERREX), Inc., providing both DoD and commercial customers access to these elevation data generation capabilities via a COTS software package. We seek to identify additional customers within the DoD and geospatial agencies who have a desire to streamline their process for terrain model development and validation. The automated DEM creation and validation toolset will be at TRL5 by May 2007.

#25: Impact Technologies, LLC Advanced Techniques for Verification and Validation of Prognostic and Health Management (PHM) Capabilities PHM assessment, Performance-based metrics, F-35, MMA, DDG-1000, Acquisition decision support Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-028 TRL: 6 This company has developed a broadly-applicable assessment tool for verifying and validating Prognostic and Health Management (PHM) system effectiveness. Verification and validation is an important step in building and quantifying DoD confidence in PHM systems. Our software combines a universally applicable set of performance-based metrics for assessing system effectiveness with access to protected/proprietary test and operational data sets. This solution provides PHM system developers the web-based capability to improve and assess the effectiveness of their software during the development process, while also providing an acquisition decision support tool for DoD evaluators. The company seeks collaborations with prime contractors, and Navy and DoD program office support to integrate this PHM verification and validation capability for F-35, MMA, DDG-1000 and other weapons platforms.

#26: Impact Technologies, LLC Integrated Diagnostics and Prognostics for Prediction of Aircraft Electronic System Failures and Useful Life Remaining PHM, CBM, Diagnostics, Prognostics, Electronics, Avionics, F-35, F/A-18, Apache, JLENS Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N03-197 TRL: 6 Electronics prognostic health management (ePHM) offers a paradigm shift in the maintenance support of electronic and avionic systems. Utilizing dynamic physics-based modeling of critical electronic system performance and failure progression of digital, power, and RF electronic systems, this company has developed a comprehensive library of signal processing, physics-of-failure models, and usage-driven techniques that generalize to broad classes of devices, components, and systems. Custom-developed ground-based or embedded ePHM systems can be used to assess the health of functional, yet degraded systems, resolve intermittencies, significantly reduce Built-in-test false alarm costs, improve mission availability, and lays the foundation for Autonomic Logistics. The company seeks program office and prime contractor support to transition ePHM maintenance solutions for Navy and other DoD platforms, including F-35, F/A-18, JLENS and Apache.

#27: Impact Technologies, LLC Integrated Incipient Fault Detection System for High-Performance Conventional and Ceramic Bearings Ceramic bearings, incipient fault detection, prognostics, PHM, vibration, F-35, V-22 Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-012 TRL: 7 This company has developed vibration-based Prognostic Health Management (PHM) software for predicting the health of conventional and ceramic bearings. This software is built upon years of turbine engine PHM experience. The software predicts incipient faults and remaining useful life (RUL) of bearings, while overcoming isolation and detection problems legacy detection systems encounter with ceramic bearings. Predicting RUL reduces ownership costs through optimized maintenance scheduling, while also increasing mission readiness. Our ImpactEnergyTM vibration diagnostic technique is based upon characteristic bearing failure phenomena and has been successfully proven in many test cell applications, including full scale turbine engine testing. We seek Program Office support to complete software customization for the F-35 main engine and LiftSystemTM, and seek to transition this technology for V-22 and additional platforms.

#28: Inframat Corporation Low Friction Coefficient Electroplated Lubricant/Nickel/Hard-Particle Nanocomposite Coatings for Transmission Gear Surfaces F-35, V-22, lubricity, wear resistance, bond strength, gears, nanocoatings, electroplating Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-017 TRL: 4 Rotary platforms such as the F35B STOVL and V-22 Osprey have a run dry requirement that requires the transmission system to survive 30 minutes without lubrication; however, helical gears in their drive trains barely meet this loss-of-lubricant survivability requirement and require an expensive auxiliary lubrication system, which adds weight to the airframe. This company developed a high lubricity nanocoating applied via electroplating on gear surfaces that exhibits excellent hardness and toughness enabling survival for longer than 30 minutes without external lubrication. Prototype gears are currently being performance tested. Over the past 11 years this development and manufacturing company has provided innovative nanocoatings/materials solutions such as industrial/military nanocoatings, biomedical implantable surfaces, water filtration, and embedded microelectronics. The company seeks prime system integrators to incorporate their technology.

#29: Inovati Kinetic Metallization – A Repair Process for Ion Vapor Deposition (IVD) Aluminum Aircraft, high-strength steel, parts, repair, IVD-Al, environmentally-compliant, cadmium, F/A-18, F-35 Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-023 TRL: 4-5 Al-Trans® Kinetic MetallizationTM (KM) is a cost-effective, EO#13148 environmentally-compliant system for repair of Ion Vapor Deposition-Aluminum (IVD-Al) coatings on high-strength steel landing gears. The Al-Trans® Aluminum-Transition metal mixture is easily applied with a hand-held gun employing our KM coating system, and is poised to replace Cadmium brush electroplating. Al-Trans® KM’s corrosion resistance is superior to, and a potential future cost-effective overall replacement for, IVD-Al. Over 100 customers worldwide employ our KM technology, including large-scale systems provided to NSWC-CD and GE Aircraft Engines. Initial platforms include F/A-18 and F-35. End-users will be Navy, Air Force and Army Depots, with potential for at-wing repair. We seek Navy and NADEP support for the design, fabrication and testing of the production KM gun and for demonstration/validation testing.

#30: JEM Engineering Antenna Size & Weight Reduction Antenna, UAV, SATCOM, datalink, dielectric, lightweight, miniature antenna Syscom: NAVAIR Topic: N04-005 TRL: 4 The company has developed technology to dramatically reduce the size and weight of antennas, allowing their integration into airborne platforms such as UAVs, high-performance aircraft, and guided weapons. This patented technology utilizes “anisotropic artificial dielectric” material which is lightweight and inexpensive and which can be engineered to accommodate various antenna configurations. The company has already demonstrated this technology through a working prototype for an aerospace application (TRL 6) producing a size reduction factor greater than 90%. This ISO-9002 certified company designs, manufactures, and tests custom antennas for a wide variety of applications and has executed multiple SBIR Phase II and Phase III programs. The company seeks relationships with prime contractors and defense program offices to apply this technology to platforms requiring weight reduction or miniaturization.

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