Technology Licensing Opportunity Flash Tender in USA - 140119280

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Technology Licensing Opportunity Flash Sinterforging Equipment

Deadline: 11 May 2026

Posting Date: 25 Apr 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 140119280

Document Ref. No.: S-167589

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Name: Login to see tender_details

Address: Login to see tender_details

Email: Login to see tender_details

Login to see details

Tender Details

This flash sinter-forging technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory enables manufacturers to produce dense, net- or near-net-shape ceramic components in minutes rather than hours or days, while cutting energy consumption by up to 90% and significantly reducing production costs. By simultaneously applying electric current, heat, and mechanical pressure, the process consolidates shaping, densification, and finishing into a single, compact operation, eliminating much of the costly machining typically required for hard, brittle ceramics. The result is faster throughput, lower capital and operating expenses, smaller equipment footprints, and improved sustainability—while also enabling superior microstructural control and access to advanced or difficult-to-sinter materials.
How it Works:
The technology works by placing ceramic powder into a specially designed die and then applying three inputs at once: an electric field and current, moderate external heating, and mechanical pressure. As electricity passes directly through the ceramic, it rapidly heats the material from the inside, dramatically accelerating the bonding of particles while keeping overall furnace temperatures lower than conventional methods. At the same time, controlled pressure compresses and shapes the material as it densifies, allowing the part to reach high density while already close to its final geometry. Sensors and software coordinate the electrical, thermal, and mechanical conditions in real time, enabling precise control of the process and material behavior. By integrating electrical activation and forging into a single, tightly controlled step, the system achieves fast densification and shaping that would otherwise require multiple, time-intensive processing stages.
Key Advantages:
Minutes-long processing: Produces dense ceramic parts far faster than conventional sintering methods.
Up to ~90% energy reduction: Direct electrical heating dramatically lowers energy use and oper...
Notice ID: s-167589

Department/Ind. Agency: energy, department of

Sub-tier: energy, department of

Office: triad - doe contractor

Product Service Code: 6640 - laboratory equipment and supplies

NAICS Code: 333248 - All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: may 11, 2027

Inactive Policy: manual

Documents

 Tender Notice