Název projektu:
Conductive Material Technologies for Textile Applications (Ref: 11 US 87GA 3L3C )
Popis:
A large US company is looking for proposals for technologies that can serve as a conductive element in textile applications. They are interested in licensing, product acquisition, contract research, proof of concept leading to scale up to manufacturing, joint development, supplier agreement.
Description:
Modern textiles perform numerous functions beyond protection from the elements. For example, some high-tech fabrics allow moisture to pass through while retaining warmth. Others provide extreme levels of insulation with minimal bulk and weight. Next generation textiles will provide even greater functionality.
The company seeks to identify and develop technologies that will allow electrical signals to be conducted across fabric to an electronics package. Such technology could be integral to the fabric, deposited on the fabric surface, or physically attached (sewn, spot welded, thermally bonded, etc). But it is essential that any proposed approach be compatible with stretchy, elastic fabrics.
Currently available technologies suffer from a variety of different drawbacks, including: signal attenuation, lack of robustness to normal garment wear and tear, difficult or unreliable connection to targeted electronics package, reduced wearer comfort due to rigid plastic inserts, difficulty in integrating technologies into existing manufacturing processes, and high costs.
Possible approaches might include, but are not limited to:
- Conductive polymers
- Novel printing technologies
- Nanoparticles
- Novel fiber technologies
- Film technologies
- Bonding technologies or techniques.
The following approaches are not of interest:
- Approaches using heavy metals, nickel, or other known skin sensitizers
- Traditional sheathed metal stranded wiring
- Approaches that cannot be readily adapted for use in industrial manufacturing processes.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements of the
request
The successful technology will:
- Have a maximum resistivity of 50ohms/square, preferably < 1ohm/square
- Be robust enough for use in a regularly laundered garment
- Readily permit connection to traditional electronic packages
- Conduct with minimal signal attenuation across one or more seams
- Be resistant to environmental contamination, such as exposure to salts or moisture
- Be compatible with stretchy fabrics such as knits or jersies.
Conceptual approaches are not of interest. Preferred solutions will have some supporting data showing minimum conductivity.
Notes:
The company is willing to work with the developers to finalize proof of concept of the approach and will then further develop the technology for commercial purposes.
Technologies having the potential to act as a platform for control of other enteric poultry pathogens are especially of interest.
List of Keywords
Technology
Coatings
Plastics, Polymers
Textiles Technology
Printing
Market
Description:
Modern textiles perform numerous functions beyond protection from the elements. For example, some high-tech fabrics allow moisture to pass through while retaining warmth. Others provide extreme levels of insulation with minimal bulk and weight. Next generation textiles will provide even greater functionality.
The company seeks to identify and develop technologies that will allow electrical signals to be conducted across fabric to an electronics package. Such technology could be integral to the fabric, deposited on the fabric surface, or physically attached (sewn, spot welded, thermally bonded, etc). But it is essential that any proposed approach be compatible with stretchy, elastic fabrics.
Currently available technologies suffer from a variety of different drawbacks, including: signal attenuation, lack of robustness to normal garment wear and tear, difficult or unreliable connection to targeted electronics package, reduced wearer comfort due to rigid plastic inserts, difficulty in integrating technologies into existing manufacturing processes, and high costs.
Possible approaches might include, but are not limited to:
- Conductive polymers
- Novel printing technologies
- Nanoparticles
- Novel fiber technologies
- Film technologies
- Bonding technologies or techniques.
The following approaches are not of interest:
- Approaches using heavy metals, nickel, or other known skin sensitizers
- Traditional sheathed metal stranded wiring
- Approaches that cannot be readily adapted for use in industrial manufacturing processes.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements of the
request
The successful technology will:
- Have a maximum resistivity of 50ohms/square, preferably < 1ohm/square
- Be robust enough for use in a regularly laundered garment
- Readily permit connection to traditional electronic packages
- Conduct with minimal signal attenuation across one or more seams
- Be resistant to environmental contamination, such as exposure to salts or moisture
- Be compatible with stretchy fabrics such as knits or jersies.
Conceptual approaches are not of interest. Preferred solutions will have some supporting data showing minimum conductivity.
Notes:
The company is willing to work with the developers to finalize proof of concept of the approach and will then further develop the technology for commercial purposes.
Technologies having the potential to act as a platform for control of other enteric poultry pathogens are especially of interest.
List of Keywords
Technology
Coatings
Plastics, Polymers
Textiles Technology
Printing
Market
Požadavky na partnera:
The respondent should start by submitting a written response briefly describing the technical approach and providing information on technology performance, background, and description of the responding team and its related experience. The response will be evaluated according to the following criteria: - Overall scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach. - Approach to proof of concept and performance. - Potential for proprietary position (i.e. novel or protectable technology). - Economic potential of the concept. - The respondent’s capabilities and related experience. - Realism of the proposed plan and cost estimates. Some items that will be especially important to include: - Technical maturity of approach - Discussion of basic principles of operation - Supporting data (i.e. images, tables, graphs, schematics, etc.) - Initial cost analysis - Expertise of respondent (include any relevant prior projects or experiences) - Intellectual property status.
Collaboration Type
License Agreement
Joint further development
Testing of new applications
Adaptation to specific needs
Absolutely novel process
Comments
Responses from companies (large or small, startups, etc.), hospital or academic researchers, contract research institutes, pharmacologists, nutritionists, medicinal chemists, drug formulators, biochemists, physiologists, alternative or traditional medicine providers, etc., from around the world are all welcome.
ANTICIPATED PROJECT PHASES OR PROJECT PLAN
Phase 1 – Proof of concept: demonstration of conductivity to meet request specifications, prototyping, refined cost analysis.
Phase 2 – Product development: technology refinement, additional design and development work, technology transfer to pilot plant or production partner.
CRITERIA FOR MOVING FROM PHASE 1 TO PHASE 2
Demonstration in a client-specified system of signal transmittance across fabric to an electronic device.
Collaboration Type
License Agreement
Joint further development
Testing of new applications
Adaptation to specific needs
Absolutely novel process
Comments
Responses from companies (large or small, startups, etc.), hospital or academic researchers, contract research institutes, pharmacologists, nutritionists, medicinal chemists, drug formulators, biochemists, physiologists, alternative or traditional medicine providers, etc., from around the world are all welcome.
ANTICIPATED PROJECT PHASES OR PROJECT PLAN
Phase 1 – Proof of concept: demonstration of conductivity to meet request specifications, prototyping, refined cost analysis.
Phase 2 – Product development: technology refinement, additional design and development work, technology transfer to pilot plant or production partner.
CRITERIA FOR MOVING FROM PHASE 1 TO PHASE 2
Demonstration in a client-specified system of signal transmittance across fabric to an electronic device.
Obchodní firma/fyzická osoba:
Technologické inovační centrum s.r.o.
Kontaktní osoba:
Lenka Kostelníková
Email:
Telefon:
+420 739 570 792
