NASA SBIR 2019-I Solicitation

Proposal Summary

PROPOSAL NUMBER:
 19-1- Z10.02-2650
SUBTOPIC TITLE:
 In-Space Electric Propulsion Component Technologies
PROPOSAL TITLE:
 High Emissivity Surface Micro-Structuring
SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN (Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)
Polaronyx, Inc.
2526 Qume Drive, Suites 17 and 18
San Jose, CA 95131- 1870
(408) 573-0930

Principal Investigator (Name, E-mail, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)

Name:
Dr. Jian Liu
E-mail:
jianliu@polaronyx.com
Address:
2526 Qume Drive, Suites 17 and 18 San Jose, CA 95131 - 1870
Phone:
(408) 573-0930

Business Official (Name, E-mail, Mail Address, City/State/Zip, Phone)

Name:
Dr. Jian Liu
E-mail:
jianliu@polaronyx.com
Address:
2526 Qume Drive, Suites 17 and 18 San Jose, CA 95131 - 1870
Phone:
(408) 573-0930
Estimated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) :
Begin: 4
End: 6
Technical Abstract (Limit 2000 characters, approximately 200 words)

This NASA SBIR Phase I proposal presents a novel method to achieve high emissivity, with a femtosecond (fs) fiber laser. It is the enabling technology for manufacturing high temperature, high strength, and high emissivity surface for electric propulsion components. With our successful history in laser processing, this proposal has a great potential to succeed. A proof of concept demonstration will be carried out and samples will be delivered at the end of Phase 1.Prototypes with various types of components in compliant with the NASA electric propulsion system requirement will be delivered at the end of Phase II.

Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words)

In addition to NASA’s high emissivity surface manufacturing, the proposed short pulse high power fiber laser SM process can also be used in other applications, such as 3D printing, space vehicle, aircraft, and satellite manufacturing. PolarOnyx will develop a series of products to meet various requirements for commercial/military deployments.

Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words)
  • Material processing, which includes Photonic device fabrications; metal processing; semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing; marking of all materials; rapid prototyping, desktop manufacturing, micromachining, photofinishing.
  • 3D printing. The global market for 3D Printing is projected to reach US$44 billion by the year 2025.
  • Medical devices and biomedical instrumentation.
Duration: 6
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