0. NASA’S Glenn Research Center Technology Transfer Program
FLC Midwest Annual Meeting – 08/19/2014
Karen Bartos

1. NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio

2. Glenn’s Core Competencies
Materials & Structures for Extreme Environments
Air-Breathing Propulsion
Power, Energy Storage & Conversion
Communications Technology & Development
Physical Sciences &
Biomedical Technologies in Space
In-Space Propulsion & Cryogenic Fluids Management

3. Partnership Opportunity Shape Memory Alloys
Benefits
Provides high force (per volume/weight) allowing lightweight compact actuator designs
Response to temperature change eliminates the need for sensors and electronics
Simple frictionless designs result in less maintenance
Ideal for high force, large stroke, and modest frequency response operations
Applications
Actuators; heat detection devices; medical devices; oil/gas down-hole; high-temp automotive; aero & military

4. Partnership Opportunity RTM-370 Polyimide
Benefits
Clean and green technology: Solvent-free melt process produces zero emissions
Improved safety: Eliminates hazardous organic solvents
Easy to adopt: Compatible with advanced manufacturing techniques
Long shelf life: Resins do not deteriorate over time at ambient temperatures
Lightweight: Provides up to 20 percent in weight savings over metallic components
Suitable for high-temperature applications: Performs above 3000 C
Applications
Injection molding of wire and structures; airframe and engine components; composite ducts and tubes; high-temp adhesives

5. Partnership Opportunity Atomic Oxygen
Benefits
Atomic oxygen surface texturing of polymeric surgical implants provides for improved cell attachment sites
Improved tissue attachment promotes recovery, functionality and durability
Atomic oxygen is highly effective in eliminating endotoxins and other biological contaminates from implant surfaces to reduce the potential for inflammatory response
Surgical implants; cell culturing; improved bonding for coatings; restoration/cleaning of delicate surfaces,
Applications

6. Contact Us technology.grc.nasa.gov 216.433.3484 ttp@grc.nasa.gov
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technology.grc.nasa.gov
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To learn more about Glenn technologies available for licensing, please visit
technology.grc.nasa.gov
technology.nasa.gov
Kim-Dalgleish-Miller , Chief, Tech Transfer Office
Joe King, Senior Technology Specialist
Amy Hiltabidel, Technology Transfer Specialist
Bob Kistemaker, Center Licensing Administrator
Karen Bartos, Technology Transfer Specialist