TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY Continuous Electric-Field Assisted Sintering (CEFAS) System

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a Continuous Electric-Field Assisted Sintering (CEFAS) system. This system is an improvement over traditional Electric-Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS) techniques, which have limitations in terms of production volume and part geometries. The CEFAS system introduces a continuous sintering process, allowing for the production of theoretically infinite sample lengths and increased rates of part production. The benefits of this system include a 200-fold reduction in processing time, up to 23-fold decrease in energy consumption, and the elimination of limitations on part length. The technology is at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4-5, with some validation work done in the laboratory. • Unprecedented 200-fold reduction in processing time compared to traditional EFAS. • Up to 23-fold decrease in energy consumption. • Eliminates limitations on part length, facilitating new part geometries. • Enables seamless industrial scale-up by allowing for continuous processing. • Material processing companies requiring sintering solutions can benefit from this technology. • Industries where scale-up and time efficiency are critical can also benefit. • Manufacturing processes requiring specialized part geometries can take advantage of this system.