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A -- NON-CONTACT TECHNIQUES FOR MEASURING THE SHAPE AND THICKNESS OF DP PARTS SOL CIT-97-213 POC For technical information contact Dr. Jack Hanlon, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C914, E-mail: hanlon@lanl.gov. For agreement information contact Linda Rowton, Civilian and Industrial Technologies Program Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C344, Telephone (505) 665-3322, FAX (505) 665-0154, or E-mail Irowton@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 furnish non-contact auto-focus or equivalent optical detectors and experience to help develop and then market technology related to the use of non-contact measuring tools for machine shop lathes, custom measurement instruments and coordinate measurement systems. Los Alamos plans to develop and prototype systems using non-contact auto-focus probes for in-house use, and solicit partners interested in participating in the development for commercial applications. The candidate company should have a well-developed background in precision inspection measurements, optical mechanical systems and packaging instruments for industrial applications. It is expected that this teaming of skills will be a valuable asset for the industrial partner as well as DOE weapons projects. In general, Los Alamos has an extensive background in machining applications, optics, metrology, electronics and software, and we offer our expertise to help solve problems related to these areas with specific industrial applications in mind. All organizations interested in collaborating with LANL to work toward co-developing 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 research, development, marketing and support services in the domestic marketplace, preferably related to this technology. Such organizations with expertise in the above-mentioned areas must respond with a statement of interest that demonstrates the organization's solid engineering, testing, technical expertise, operational support capabilities, and motivation for participating in this program. This opportunity is not a procurement solicitation. Any interested organization selected as a partner will be expected to work under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) or a Funds-In Agreement (FIA) to continue the development of this technology and adaptation to other applications. All letters of interest must be received by no later than 10 working days from the date of this notice. 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 partnership. (0336)

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