TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Flash Sinter-Forging Equipment

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This flash sinter-forging technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory enables manufacturers to produce dense, net- or near-net-shape ceramic components in minutes rather than hours or days, while cutting energy consumption by up to 90% and significantly reducing production costs. By simultaneously applying electric current, heat, and mechanical pressure, the process consolidates shaping, densification, and finishing into a single, compact operation, eliminating much of the costly machining typically required for hard, brittle ceramics. The result is faster throughput, lower capital and operating expenses, smaller equipment footprints, and improved sustainability—while also enabling superior microstructural control and access to advanced or difficult-to-sinter materials. How it Works: The technology works by placing ceramic powder into a specially designed die and then applying three inputs at once: an electric field and current, moderate external heating, and mechanical pressure. As electricity passes directly through the ceramic, it rapidly heats the material from the inside, dramatically accelerating the bonding of particles while keeping overall furnace temperatures lower than conventional methods. At the same time, controlled pressure compresses and shapes the material as it densifies, allowing the part to reach high density while already close to its final geometry. Sensors and software coordinate the electrical, thermal, and mechanical conditions in real time, enabli…

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