Název projektu:
Smart Materials (11 LU 87GA 3MZS)
Popis:
A large US company is looking for proposals for smart materials or material system that respond to changes in temperature at a macroscopic level.
They are interested in licensing, product acquisition, contract research, proof of concept leading to scale up to manufacturing, joint development, supplier agreement.
Sophisticated consumers continually demand more advanced and functional performance from their apparel. This need, in turn, requires the development of novel materials and systems to meet the desired performance characteristics.
Gore-Tex fabrics are water proof but allow water vapor to pass out of a garment, providing breathable water protection. Thinsulate apparel protect wearers from the cold with a minimum of bulk. But neither of these technologies actively adapt to changes in the local environment. When athletes work out, they create micro-environments that change rapidly depending on level of exertion and ambient conditions.
The company seeks to identify and develop materials such as films, non-wovens, composites, or molded parts that can physically "breathe" in response to ambient temperature changes. Smart materials that reversibly respond to stimulus to form pores, slits, or other vents at a macroscopic level are of great interest.
But systems that can be reversibly triggered to cause air exchange mechanisms in fabric are also of interest.
Possible approaches might include, but are not limited to:
-Fibers that can change diameter in response to changes in temperature
-Films or fabrics with incorporated shape memory components
-Thermocouple triggered microlouvers or other macroscopic scaled openings.
The following approaches are not of interest:
-Approaches that are not suitable for use in garment or footwear applications
-Approaches that require external power sources in excess of coin cell batteries (or sources of similar sizes and output).
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
The successful technology will:
-Reversibly change conformation, allowing air to pass through, with a trigger temperature of ~18°C
-Undergo a conformation change that is an intrinsic response to the ambient temperature or is mechanically actuated (for example: piezoelectrically or manually powered)
-Form openings ranging 1-5 mm in size
-Be suitable for use in garment and/or footwear applications:
Be robust to abrasion (ASTM D-3884)
Exhibit good tear strength (ASTM D-2262)
Resist yellowing or discoloration
Withstand 170°C for 8 minutes without degradation or loss of functionality
Be machine stichable or bondable by RF, thermal welding, or similar processes
Show recovery from repeated mild to moderate deformation.
They are interested in licensing, product acquisition, contract research, proof of concept leading to scale up to manufacturing, joint development, supplier agreement.
Sophisticated consumers continually demand more advanced and functional performance from their apparel. This need, in turn, requires the development of novel materials and systems to meet the desired performance characteristics.
Gore-Tex fabrics are water proof but allow water vapor to pass out of a garment, providing breathable water protection. Thinsulate apparel protect wearers from the cold with a minimum of bulk. But neither of these technologies actively adapt to changes in the local environment. When athletes work out, they create micro-environments that change rapidly depending on level of exertion and ambient conditions.
The company seeks to identify and develop materials such as films, non-wovens, composites, or molded parts that can physically "breathe" in response to ambient temperature changes. Smart materials that reversibly respond to stimulus to form pores, slits, or other vents at a macroscopic level are of great interest.
But systems that can be reversibly triggered to cause air exchange mechanisms in fabric are also of interest.
Possible approaches might include, but are not limited to:
-Fibers that can change diameter in response to changes in temperature
-Films or fabrics with incorporated shape memory components
-Thermocouple triggered microlouvers or other macroscopic scaled openings.
The following approaches are not of interest:
-Approaches that are not suitable for use in garment or footwear applications
-Approaches that require external power sources in excess of coin cell batteries (or sources of similar sizes and output).
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
The successful technology will:
-Reversibly change conformation, allowing air to pass through, with a trigger temperature of ~18°C
-Undergo a conformation change that is an intrinsic response to the ambient temperature or is mechanically actuated (for example: piezoelectrically or manually powered)
-Form openings ranging 1-5 mm in size
-Be suitable for use in garment and/or footwear applications:
Be robust to abrasion (ASTM D-3884)
Exhibit good tear strength (ASTM D-2262)
Resist yellowing or discoloration
Withstand 170°C for 8 minutes without degradation or loss of functionality
Be machine stichable or bondable by RF, thermal welding, or similar processes
Show recovery from repeated mild to moderate deformation.
Požadavky na partnera:
Requested Cooperation: License Agreement, Absolutely novel process, Joint further development, Testing of new applications, Adaptation to specific needs
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.
Phase 1 proof of concept: development of prototype material that demonstrates macroscopic openings base on change of ambient temperature, preliminary robustness and durability assessments.
Phase 2 product development: fabrication of prototype that is ready for integration into a client specified shoe or garment, refinement of technology, scale up and transfer of material or composite system to manufacturing.
Criteria for moving from phase 1 to phase 2
Successful demonstration of temperature triggered, reversible conformation change in a smart material or material system, as specified by the client.
Note that this profile requires a convincing solution proposal. Please contact your local EEN to get the Response template and find more information on the specific process here: http://www.us-eu-match.com/index.cfm?action=processFlow
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.
Phase 1 proof of concept: development of prototype material that demonstrates macroscopic openings base on change of ambient temperature, preliminary robustness and durability assessments.
Phase 2 product development: fabrication of prototype that is ready for integration into a client specified shoe or garment, refinement of technology, scale up and transfer of material or composite system to manufacturing.
Criteria for moving from phase 1 to phase 2
Successful demonstration of temperature triggered, reversible conformation change in a smart material or material system, as specified by the client.
Note that this profile requires a convincing solution proposal. Please contact your local EEN to get the Response template and find more information on the specific process here: http://www.us-eu-match.com/index.cfm?action=processFlow
Obchodní firma/fyzická osoba:
Technologické inovační centrum s.r.o.
Sídlo/Místo podnikání:
Vavrečkova 5262
760 01 Zlín
760 01 Zlín
Kontaktní osoba:
Lenka Kostelníková
Email:
Telefon:
+420 739 570 792
