Michigan

Development of a 400 MHz Superconducting RF Crabbing Cavity

This project will develop superconducting crabbing cavities. The goal of this research is to develop a cavity that will satisfy the requirements of the Large Hadron Collider luminosity upgrade.

This is a STTR Project

Niowave, Inc.
1012 N. Walnut Street
Lansing, MI 48906

Development of a 499 MHz Superconducting RF Deflecting Cavity

This project will develop superconducting deflecting cavities. The goal of this research is to develop a cavity that will satisfy the requirements of Jefferson Laboratory's electron beam upgrade.

This is a STTR Project

Niowave, Inc.
1012 N. Walnut Street
Lansing, MI 48906

Development of a Tunable 28 MHz Superconducting RF Cavity for RHIC

This project will develop a tunable 28 MHz superconducting accelerating system that would have immediate use in existing nuclear physics research facilities.

Niowave, Inc.
1012 N. Walnut Street
Lansing, MI 48906

Fabrication of Niobium Cavities Directly from Large Grain Ingot

This project will develop a new fabrication method to form superconducting linear accelerator components directly from niobium large grain ingot to greatly reduce the material and fabrication costs. This research would lead to broader use of superconducting linear accelerator technology.

OG Technologies, Inc.
4300 Varsity Drive, Suite C
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

SICS: A Sensor-Based In-Line Control System for the Surfaces of Continuously Cast Slabs

With the challenges in the current continuous casting practices, a new product will be developed with innovations in the areas of in-line inspection and advanced process control. The expected benefits include energy savings, improved yields, simplified processes, and reduced carbon dioxide release in the steel industry.

Quantum Signal, LLC
3741 Plaza Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Spectral Assisted Moving Vehicle Tracking

This project involves understanding non-visible (infraredband) signatures of vehicles and leveraging that information to allow enhanced, robust surveillance from fixed locations, UAVs, and more. The result of this research will be software that will be incorporated into surveillance systems (both military and commercial) that will enhance the safety and security of the United States and its Citizens.

REB Research & Consulting
12851 Capital Street
Oak Park, MI 48237

Ti₂AlNb-Coated Refractory Alloys for Generation IV Nuclear Reactor Construction

This project will develop a new, high temperature composite material with properties that are attractive for use in new, Generation IV nuclear reactors.

Technova Corporation
3927 Dobie Road
Okemos, MI 48864-3480

Nanostructuring of Heat Sink Surfaces for Improved Cooling Efficiency

Recent advances in the field of nanotechnology will be adapted to address critical thermal management needs in the emerging alternative energy and electronic markets.