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A -- LASER ULTRASONICS FOR NON-CONTACT PROCESS MONITORING AND ON-LINE MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION SOL CITPO-97-188 POC Thomas C. Hale, PhD, ESA-MT, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C914, (505) 665-0965, FAX (505) 665-7176, or thale@lanl.gov. The University of California, which operates the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) under contract to the Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies wishing to co-develop, and possibly license and market, a unique technology or technical capability related to optical process monitoring and on-line material characterization. In particular, the proposed collaboration is based on the implementation of laser ultrasonic methods into industrial processes and automation. Laser ultrasonics is the non-contact, optical generation of acoustic waves in solids or liquids, and their subsequent optical detection and analysis. In general, Los Alamos has an extensive background acoustics, optical physics, and material science, and we offer our expertise in solving problems related to these areas with specific industrial applications in mind. Correspondingly, the candidate company should have an well-developed background in process/sensor integration, process control, and automation. It is expected that this teaming of basic and applied skills will be an effective and valuable asset for the industrial partner as well as DOE weapons complex. The intellectual property associated with the Technology is available for licensing on an exclusive basis. LANL seeks to establish a royalty bearing commercial license with a qualified organization. All organizations interested in licensing and commercializing the Technology must provide proof, in a written letter of interest, that they satisfy the following minimum criteria: Interested parties must possess, or have access to, existing capabilities in manufacturing, marketing and support services in the domestic marketplace, preferably related to the industrial process monitoring. Such organizations with interest in the above-mentioned areas must respond with a statement of interest describing the organization's technical expertise, manufacturing and marketing capabilities, financial resources (e.g., annual report or corporate resume), and motivation for participating in this program. Organizations should also identify their interest, if any, in foreign patent protection, including a discussion of potential countries in which to file. Any interested organization selected as a Licensee will be expected to pay for all foreign patent costs. All letters of interest must be received by no later than Friday, September 26, 1997. The letter of interest must contain all of the above requested information or the submitting organization will not be considered as a possible candidate for licensing. Los Alamos will formally invite those companies that respond with a letter of interest as outlined above, to submit business proposals by no later than Friday, October 24, 1997. (0267)

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