Advanced Materials Division

Developing systems and solutions to the materials challenges of space, military, and performance-critical applications. To download a presentation that discusses the Advanced Materials Division, click here.

• Radiation Shielding
• Protective Coatings
• Anti-Tamper Coatings
• Materials Consulting
• Failure Analysis
• Thermal Protection Solutions

Temperature Sensitive Paint (TSP) - HiREC^TM

High Resolution Emissivity Coating (HiRECTM) for hypersonic wind tunnel use and other applications:

• Thermally & Mechanically stable
• Inorganic, Non-toxic
• User Friendly
• No degradation up to 750ºC
• Accurate thermal resolution

This Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has recognized this project as one of its “SBIR/STTR Innovation Stories”, a distinction that highlights programs that result in technologies with “clearly outstanding potential”.

Full details of this recognition can be seen in a PDF copy of this story (available here) or by going to SBIR/STTR Electronic Library at http://www.sbirsttrmall.com/Library/SBIRImpactStory.aspx (look for Topic # “AF04-294”).

Composite Bonding Inspection Techniques - BAQuS^TM

Bonding Assurance Quality System (BAQuS^TM) to assure bonding quality of composites:

• Non-destructive evaluation (NDE)
• Assists in contaminant identification (i.e. silicones, fingerprints...)
• Portable and hand held
• Cover large areas quickly
• Supports decisions to manufacture, rework, or scrap expensive composites

A video presentation is available that describes BAQuS^TM and how it can be used (click here, the presentation opens in a separate window with sound).

This patent-pending technology uses full spectrum reflected light to “fingerprint” contaminants on composite surfaces and is sensitive enough to detect contaminants that may affect adhesion. The result is a useful technique with applications for commercial as well as military composites.