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Improve Energy Source for NDI Equipment Tools

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA8117-14-C-0030
Agency Tracking Number: F141-204-1271
Amount: $149,999.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF141-204
Solicitation Number: 2014.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2014
Award Year: 2015
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2014-10-08
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2015-06-15
Small Business Information
1275 Kinnear Rd.
Columbus, OH 43212-
United States
DUNS: 831164822
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Paul Matter
 President
 (614) 484-5038
 phm@phmatter.com
Business Contact
 Chris Holt
Title: VP
Phone: (614) 484-5038
Email: ctholt@phmatter.com
Research Institution
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Abstract

ABSTRACT: Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) equipment, such as Eddy Current (EC) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT), provide important tools for the Air Force to characterize flaws, cracks, and/or defects in aircraft, thus monitoring potential safety issues. This equipment is typically hand-held, and used by maintenance crew in flight lines and hangars to inspect aircraft. The U.S. Air Force currently utilizes thousands of units of various NDI equipment in bases throughout the world. Most NDI equipment is powered by a battery (alkaline, NiCad, NiMH, or Li-ion). The Air Force is interested in finding alternative forms of energy for NDI equipment. In the proposed project, pH Matter and its partners will develop a new technology to function as a power source for NDI equipment. BENEFIT: The proposed energy storage technology will be used for commercial applications, including NDI equipment, UAVs, and portable consumer electronics. The technology will provide the benefits of improved energy density compared to existing battery technologies.

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