Tech Licensing Opportunity: Electric Field Assisted Sintering of Bimetallic Materials Tender

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Country : USA

Summary : Tech Licensing Opportunity: Electric Field Assisted Sintering of Bimetallic Materials

Deadline : 12 Jul 2025

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 103565934

Document Ref. No. : BA-1510

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

Electric Field Assisted Sintering of Bimetallic Materials

A novel method for joining dissimilar metals through electric field assisted sintering, offering a superior alternative to traditional welding techniques.

The Challenge:

In industries where combining dissimilar materials is crucial, traditional welding methods like explosion welding or friction stir welding have significant limitations and high costs. This document presents an innovative alternative: creating bimetallic materials using electric field assisted sintering (EFAS). This technology provides a practical solution mainly for the aerospace, heat transfer, and manufacturing sectors. For example, it allows the fusion of aluminum and stainless steel without the size and cost limitations of traditional connectors.

How it Works:

This technology presents an innovative approach to fabricate bimetallic materials by utilizing electric field assisted sintering (EFAS). It enables the joining of dissimilar materials, such as stainless steel and aluminum, which are challenging to weld by conventional means. Utilizing electric fields, EFAS ablates surface oxides and facilitates controlled diffusion at lower temperatures, allowing for precise bonding without additional interfacing materials, counteracting the risks of galvanic corrosion effectively. The process achieves bonding without the need for bulky mechanical fasteners, explosion welding, or friction stir welding, making it a rapid and efficient alternative for creating bimetallic couplings.

Key Advantages:

Facilitates the joining of dissimilar materials efficiently. Reduces the need for bulky mechanical fasteners, lowering space requirements and leak potential. Offers precise control over pressure and temperature, leading to superior bond quality and reproducibility. Eliminates the need for consumable materials, setup time, and post-bond processing associated with explosion welding. More environmentally friendly and...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID BA-1510 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF Office BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTR
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Jul 01, 2024 02:01 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 12, 2025 11:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Jul 27, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 9630 - ADDITIVE METAL MATERIALS
NAICS Code: 333248 - All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Idaho Falls, ID 83415 USA

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