NEW SOFTWARE PACKAGE (KISS) Sandia Corporation (Sandia), managing and operating contractor of Sandia National Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy, is pleased to announce a new software package -- KISS -- Kikuchi Indexing and Simulation Software. This software was developed within Defense Programs at Sandia National Laboratories. This software package: aids in the interpretation of Kikuchi electron diffraction patterns collected in a scanning electron microscope. Includes code to automatically extract the line positions from a Kikuchi pattern using a Sandia developed algorithm, obtained crystallographic parameters are measured to calculate crystallographic parameters used to match with an existing crystal structure database. Suite also includes code to simulate the Kikuchi or Kossel pattern from a specific crystal structure. Program also allows the appropriate crystallographic indices to be automatically determined for the pattern of interest. We are now in the process of developing a strategy for licensing this Sandia-developed technology. Currently, Sandia is seeking expressions of interest from microanalysis manufacturers who have both the interest and the ability to take this microanalysis technology to market. Depending upon any prior commitments, a license can take a variety of forms, up to and including the opportunity for an exclusive license. However, keep in mind, that this is not an offer for the sale of a license, but rather a solicitation of interested parties for potential license opportunities. Among other considerations, Sandia Corporation will consider the following factors in evaluating each respondent's qualifications. A. Has a established market share in SIC codes 38260100, 38260202 (other SIC may be considered). B. Has an established international marketing and product distribution system. C. Has the ability to pay a significant upfront License fee and royalties based upon sales. D. The ability to satisfy strict performance and/or diligence provisions to commercialize the software. Sandia will evaluate each respondent's qualifications, based on a Sandia format commercialization plan to be submitted by the respondent, against Sandia Corporation's business interests and practices. Sandia intends to offer exclusivity to only one respondent following an evaluation of the respondents' qualifications and their alignment with the ability to successfully commercialize the Sandia software. To obtain a Sandia commercialization form, which must be returned to Sandia by December 13, 1996, please contact Joanne Trujillo at: Joanne Trujillo, Sandia National Laboratories, Technology Partnerships and Commercialization Center, 1155 University Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, (FAX) 505/843-4175, Jmtruji@sandia.gov (This is the preferred method of contact) NO RESPONDENTS COMMERCIALIZATION PLAN WILL BE CONSIDERED IF RECEIVED BY SANDIA AFTER 4PM MST, DECEMBER 13, 1996.

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