SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Self-folding Origami Microstructures
- Notice Date
- 1/3/2024 10:23:54 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 325211
— Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- LLNS � DOE CONTRACTOR Livermore CA 94551 USA
- ZIP Code
- 94551
- Solicitation Number
- IL-13461
- Response Due
- 2/3/2024 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 02/18/2024
- Point of Contact
- Genaro Mempin, Phone: 9254231121, Charlotte Eng, Phone: 9254221905
- E-Mail Address
-
mempin1@llnl.gov, eng23@llnl.gov
(mempin1@llnl.gov, eng23@llnl.gov)
- Description
- Opportunity: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC under contract no. DE-AC52-07NA27344 (Contract 44) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to enter into a collaboration to further develop and commercialize its self-folding origami microstructures. Background: The design, development, and manufacturing of flexible, high-resolution 3D microstructures will expand the application space across multiple areas of research, such as high-density and high-resolution 3D versions of cuff electrodes for peripheral nerve stimulation, optogenetic probes, energy storage devices, multiscale chemical reactors, and devices for in vivo studies.� This invention allows for the formation of 3D structures from existing 2D sheets. Description: The approach involves 3D printing hinges made of Pre-Stressed Polymers (�PSP�) onto polyimide (�PI�) substrates.� These hinges are then able to fold in response to externally applied stimuli, such as light.� First, 2D PI devices will be microfabricated.� Then, PSP infused with colored inks will be printed using Direct Ink Write (�DIW�) on the hinges of the PI devices.� When exposed to light with specified wavelength, the colored inks will absorb the light, heat the PSP, which will then fold themselves and the PI sheet underneath.� Advantages/Benefits:� Applicable to materials that are lithographically patternable, biocompatible, flexible, low-cost, and lightweight -> low operational and material costs Applicable to microstructures that need printable patterns inside inner cavities Benefits high-channel density implants, 3D chemical reactors, foldable microfluidic cell-culture arrays, reconfigurable electronics, actuators, & sensors, and deployable systems in defense and space. Potential Applications:� Flexible MEMS applications: reconfigurable electronics, actuators, and sensors High-density medical implants 3D chemical reactors Foldable microfluidic cell culture arrays Development Status:� Current stage of technology development:� TRL 2 LLNL has filed for patent protection on this invention. U.S. Patent No. 11,691,378 Bend inducible Self-Folding Origami Flexures and Microsystems published 7/4/2023 LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information.� Please visit the IPO website at https://ipo.llnl.gov/resources for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note:� THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT.� Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's self-folding origami microstructures should provide an electronic OR written statement of interest, which includes the following: Company Name and address. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. A description of corporate expertise and/or facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Please provide a complete electronic OR written statement to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's self-folding origami microstructures. The subject heading in an email response should include the Notice ID and/or the title of LLNL�s Technology/Business Opportunity and directed to the Primary and Secondary Point of Contacts listed below. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Innovation and Partnerships Office P.O. Box 808, L-779 Livermore, CA� 94551-0808 Attention:�� IL-13461
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Livermore, CA, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN06925490-F 20240105/240103230042 (samdaily.us)
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