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A -- THE RING ROTACON HEMISPHERICAL SHELL MEASURING MACHINE SOL CIT-97-207 POC For Technical Information Contact Robert D. Day, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS E549, E-mail: rdday@lanl.gov. For Agreement Information Contact Linda Rowton, Civilian and Industrial Technologies Program Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C334, TEL (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 collaborate, develop and then market a unique technology related to Specialized, Ultra Precise, Computer Controlled Measuring Machines. In particular, the proposed collaboration is based on a machine which we call The Ring Rotacon. This machine has been developed for the inspection of precision, thin wall shells. Goals sought, and achieved for the Ring Rotacon were: A compact design. Greater reliability and ease of maintenance than currently available commercial machines. More accurate and less expensive than machines on today's market and designed to be compatible with future advances in computer technology which translated directly into advances in inspection technology. The machine utilizes air bearings, glass position measuring scales, diamond turned surfaces, and extensive software to achieve these goals. Los Alamos has an extensive background in all of the areas mentioned above, and we offer our expertise, and help in solving problems related to the commercialization of this machine. Correspondingly, the candidate company should have a well developed background in precision manufacture, the use of air bearings and glass scales and computer control systems automation, and integration. 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 programs who are developing this technology for their use and the commercial market. 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 posses, or have access to, existing capabilities in research, development, marketing support services in the domestic market place, preferably related to this technology. Such organizations withexpertise 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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