TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Electroplated Materials and Array Design for Scintillators
| Agency | Department of Energy |
| Contracting office | Triad - DOE Contractor |
| Place of performance | Los Alamos, NM |
| Type of notice | Special notice |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Posted | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Solicitation number | S-133996 |
| NAICS code | 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
Summary from the notice
Modern scintillator grids are essential to radiation detection systems that require high spatial resolution and fast response. However, current grid fabrication methods rely on hazardous chemical etching and produce inconsistent structures that limit performance, scalability, and safety. This capability addresses the limitations of current fabrication methods by eliminating hazardous chemical etching, improving uniformity, and enabling complex geometries at scale. Advantages Enables high-resolution grid fabrication from high-Z metals (e.g., Re, Au, Re/Ni) Avoids toxic and hazardous chemicals associated with traditional etching Supports scalable production of precision-aligned, high-Z scintillator arrays with low material loss Provides micron-level dimensional control and uniformity Compatible with multiple scintillator materials and array configurations, enabling customization for medical, industrial, and defense applications Adaptable to custom geometries for specialized imaging or detection applications Technology Description This technology enables the fabrication of dense, high-resolution scintillator grid arrays with micron-level precision, suitable for advanced radiation detection and imaging applications. The process works by electroplating high-Z metals, such as rhenium (Re), gold (Au), or their alloys, onto a substrate in the shape of the final grid geometry. These electro-formed components are then joined using hot isostatic pressing (HIP) at metal-specific temperat…
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