Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3521

A -- RAPID PRODUCTION OF STEEL INSERTS FOR PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDS SOL Cbd0199 DUE 031299 POC Paul Grahovac WEB: Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory, http://www.inel.gov/procurement/litco/index.html. E-MAIL: Paul Grahovac, pg2@inel.gov. A -- RAPID PRODUCTION OF STEEL INSERTS FOR PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDS. This technology recently received one of the prestigious R&D 100 Awards (http://www.rdmag.com). Potential technology development and patent licensing opportunity with Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Company (LMITCO), the prime operating contractor for the Department of Energy at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). LMITCO has developed and patented a new technology called rapid solidification process ("RSP Tooling"). Molten tooling steel is sprayed onto a tool pattern and the shape and surface texture of the pattern is quickly and precisely replicated to form a new mold insert in minutes. RSP Tooling replaces the expensive and time consuming conventional process of machining the desired mold insert from a rough casting or forged billet -- a process that can take as long as six months. The system has been successfully demonstrated on several industry tool patterns, and there is strong end-user interest in the technology. LMITCO is seeking a written indication of interest from industry partners who would consider funding collaborative technology development and entering into a patent license agreement for the purpose of further developing and fully commercializing this technology. License terms will include an up-front licensing fee and a running royalty based on a percentage of revenues from the use of the technology. We are seeking a limited number of end-user licensees and also one licensee (or more) to manufacture the systems for end users around the world. Additional background information follows. RSP Tooling produces mold inserts from the toughest and most important tooling steels. The technology addresses the need for rapid product development and product launch that is exploding across all industry. The automobile industry, among many others, is very focused on expediting product launches. Estimates of the worldwide rapid tooling market are as high as $20 billion. RSP Tooling makes realizable the goals of short time to market, early market entry, increased market share, higher profit margins, and extended sales life. Companies interested in licensing the technology from LMITCO or obtaining the systems from an equipment provider should send a message indicating their interest preferably by e-mail to pg2@inel.gov or by regular mail to the following address: Paul Grahovac, Account Executive, Technology Transfer Office, LMITCO, P. O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3805. This is not an opportunity to provide goods or services to LMITCO or the Department of Energy. This Request for Interest (RFI) will close to response 60 days after publication. Posted 01/12/99 (W-SN287085). (0012)

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