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Tag: Technology Transfer
InnovationXLab Summit brings industry, national laboratories together around artificial intelligence
The recent InnovationXLab℠ Summit on AI raised the profile of the national laboratories’ work in AI and forged new partnerships between industry and the national labs.
That new yarn? — wearable, washable textile devices are possible with MXene-coated yarns
Drexel’s MXene-coated conductive yarn could make devices wearable — and washable
AI and big data predict which research will influence future medical treatments
An artificial intelligence/machine learning model to predict which scientific advances are likely to eventually translate to the clinic has been developed by Ian Hutchins and colleagues in the Office of Portfolio Analysis (OPA), a team led by George Santangelo at…
Technology to use hot air balloons for rocket launches competes in a startup battlefield
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Leo Aerospace, a Purdue University-affiliated startup looking to launch rockets with the help of hot air balloons, has taken to the technology battlefield to receive worldwide attention for its technology. Members of the Leo team took…
Lithuanian researchers developed new technology for precision grinding
By experimenting with tungsten carbide a team of researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, created an innovative technology allowing to shape the extremely strong and yet easily breakable material into a desirable form.
Story tips from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, October 2019
ORNL story tips: Reaching the boiling point for HVACs; showcasing innovation for technology transfer; using neutrons to lend insight into human tissue; and heating the core in a fusion prototype experiment.
Security in a heartbeat
Sandia partnering with New Mexico small business to test biometric technology
Story tips from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, October 2019
Buildings–Reaching the boiling point Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated that metal foam enhances the evaporation process in thermal conversion systems and enables the development of compact heating, ventilation and refrigeration, or HVAC&R, units. Compact and efficient HVAC&R equipment…
Hurricane hero: EMILY vehicle a successful partnership between navy, industry
ARLINGTON, Va.–Last month–a day after Hurricane Dorian finished lashing Abaco Island in the Bahamas–a chaotic scene greeted the first disaster responders arriving at the island’s Marsh Harbor. On land, homes sat in ruins, palm trees lay uprooted, and yachts and…
Amputees merge with their bionic leg
Djurica Resanovic lost his leg in a motorbike accident several years ago which resulted in amputation above the knee. Thanks to novel neuroprosthetic leg technology, Resanovic was successfully merged with his bionic leg during clinical trials in Belgrade, Serbia. “After…
European quantum experts meet in Helsinki to discuss the progress & future of quantum technologies
* Organised by the Finnish Presidency, Aalto University, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Academy of Finland, and the Quantum Flagship, the event will take place on October 17-18. * Representatives from the quantum technology communities will review present…
Silicon technology boost with graphene and 2D materials
Silicon semiconductor technology has done marvels for the advancement of our society, who has benefited tremendously from its versatile use and amazing capabilities. The development of electronics, automation, computers, digital cameras and recent smartphones based on this material and its…
Lithuanian scientists offer cheaper and safer solutions for defense training
Group of researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania have designed a field training equipment for short-range air defence systems, which imitates the natural conditions of missile defence including detection, tracking and destruction
Conservation and business researchers partner to disrupt wildlife trafficking
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Faculty from Michigan State University will join forces and combine wildlife trafficking and supply chain expertise to reduce a global crime with far-reaching impacts. The team will merge supply chain and conservation datasets, comb through logistical…
$300,000 NIH award to boost STEM proficiency through augmented reality gameplay
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Explore Interactive, a Purdue University-affiliated startup, has received a $300,000 Phase I SBIR award from the National Institutes of Health for its augmented reality platform to help students learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).…
Pilot safety training technology wins Air Force grant for app-based simulator
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Simulator technology aimed at advancing critical communication and safety for pilots and passengers may soon be helping the U.S. Air Force with training operations. PlaneEnglish, created by two Purdue University alumni, has received a $50,000 SBIR…
Wearable technology for seniors can call the ambulance
The system created by Lithuanian scientists consists of several sensors and a controller — a portable device on a neck strap — that automatically calls for help in the time of need
ORNL to develop clean water solutions in new DOE $100M innovation hub
The National Alliance for Water Innovation, a partnership of the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, other national labs, university and private sector partners, has been awarded a five-year, $100 million Energy-Water Desalination Hub by DOE to address water…
Startup developing solar-powered crop-drying devices receives grants worth $150,000
Grants from USDA, Elevate Ventures will help JUA Technologies International move past research and development
Cyber security of connected autonomous vehicles trialled
The security, privacy and safety of connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) has been improved thanks to testing at WMG, University of Warwick
New health monitors are flexible, transparent and graphene enabled
New technological devices are prioritizing non-invasive tracking of vital signs not only for fitness monitoring, but also for the prevention of common health problems such as heart failure, hypertension, and stress related complications, among others. Wearables based on optical detection…
The 2019 CNRS innovation medallists
Trained at the University of Tromsø (Norway) and recruited at the Laboratory of Plasma Physics (CNRS/Ecole polytechnique/Observatoire de Paris/Université Paris-Sud/Sorbonne Université), Ane Aanesland, a CNRS researcher, is currently President and CEO of ThrustMe, a startup specialising in the propulsion of…
A robot with a firm yet gentle grasp
UB engineers develop a dynamic gripper that mimics the adjustable grip of a human hand, an advanceme
A smart artificial hand for amputees merges user and robotic control
EPFL scientists are developing new approaches for improved control of robotic hands – in particular for amputees – that combines individual finger control and automation for improved grasping and manipulation. This interdisciplinary proof-of-concept between neuroengineering and robotics was successfully tested…
Silicon as a semiconductor: Silicon carbide would be much more efficient
In power electronics, semiconductors are based on the element silicon – but the energy efficiency of silicon carbide would be much higher. Physicists of the University of Basel, the Paul Scherrer Institute and ABB explain what exactly is preventing the…
UCLA Health earns federal innovation grant
New Biodesign Hub will focus on developing health care technology
Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation Summit focuses on ‘Caring for Every Life Through Innovation’
17th annual summit to bring together more than 100 speakers and leaders from around the world
Corrosion control: Topside drone keeps vessels ship-shape
ARLINGTON, Va.–The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launches straight up from the deck of the USS Midway, its operator carefully maneuvering the UAV in front of the ship’s air traffic control tower. Along the UAV’s predetermined flight path, the camera mounted…
Innovative models for the design of more robust and lighter 3D printed composite materials
Light and resistant materials, useful for aeronautics and other industrial domains. Today a new class of composite stratified materials exists in principle. They are made up of different constituent material layers, combined through and additive manufacturing process: VAT composites, where…
Aiming to improve nutrition with ‘orange corn,’ NutraMaize receives funding
Naturally selected orange corn has abundance of antioxidant carotenoids
Pancreas on a chip
Harvard scientists combine organ-on-a-chip and stem-cell technologies to make a powerful tool for di
Measuring up: ONR tech makes sure aviators and aircraft are a perfect fit
ARLINGTON, Va.–The aspiring U.S. Navy pilot ran through a series of motions–sitting, kneeling, stretching out his arm–to gauge the type of aircraft cockpit his body would fit. As the pilot completed each exercise, a technician hovered over him and recorded…
Measuring up: ONR tech makes sure aviators and aircraft are a perfect fit
ARLINGTON, Va.–The aspiring U.S. Navy pilot ran through a series of motions–sitting, kneeling, stretching out his arm–to gauge the type of aircraft cockpit his body would fit. As the pilot completed each exercise, a technician hovered over him and recorded…
Universal algorithm set to boost microscopes
Thanks to the advent of super-resolution microscopes some 30 years ago, scientists can observe subcellular structures, proteins and living tissue with unprecedented precision. These microscopes operate by measuring the fluorescent light that some compounds emit naturally or the light emitted…
Researchers use machine learning to teach robots how to trek through unknown terrains
A team of Australian researchers has designed a reliable strategy for testing physical abilities of humanoid robots – robots that resemble the human body shape in their build and design. Using a blend of machine learning methods and algorithms, the…
Bioprinting complex living tissue in just a few seconds
Tissue engineers create artificial organs and tissues that can be used to develop and test new drugs, repair damaged tissue and even replace entire organs in the human body. However, current fabrication methods limit their ability to produce free-form shapes…
Indiana launches first-of-its-kind 5G Zone to accelerate innovation and technologies
Indianapolis is one of only two US-based metro areas selected to launch both AT&T and Verizon 5G bro
DOE Issues Small Business Research and Development Funding Opportunity Announcement
The Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs issued its first Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Fiscal Year 2020.
A miniature stretchable pump for the next generation of soft robots
Soft robots have a distinct advantage over their rigid forebears: they can adapt to complex environments, handle fragile objects and interact safely with humans. Made from silicone, rubber or other stretchable polymers, they are ideal for use in rehabilitation exoskeletons…
Sandia Labs manufacturing spinoff steps into national market
For 25 years, ESTT has promoted the creation of innovative small businesses by allowing staff to leave the labs with a guaranteed job waiting if they return within two years. Spinoff tech companies such as AMPS create high-paying jobs that help stimulate local economies.