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Lucideon collaborates with Technetics Group to develop NASA-approved ceramic composite material for high-temperature, high-speed applications

Lucideon, a leading development and commercialization organization specializing in materials technology, processes and testing, has announced a collaboration with Technetics Group to develop NASA-patented materials to be used in the development of next-generation dynamic seals in a variety of leading-edge applications. These materials have been developed for critical applications involving extremely high temperatures and rapid rotation speeds in a number of markets and use cases.

Lucideon collaborates with Technetics Group to develop NASA-approved ceramic composite material for high-temperature, high-speed applications
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Technetics Group has licensed a patented ceramic composite material from NASA to explore these materials for the development of next-generation dynamic seals.  The goal is to develop a unique, low-friction ceramic composite suitable for high-performance rotating environments.

Dr. Carolyn Grimley, Manager of U.S. Advanced Materials and Processing at Lucideon, stated, “Lucideon’s long-standing expertise in ceramic processing capabilities will play an important role in the advancement of these materials for Technetics as they develop these materials. Our advanced ceramic processing equipment will be deployed to establish detailed and repeatable testing conditions.” 

The data assessment phase will focus on consolidating experimental parameters from the patent and utilizing literature to build on the patent’s detail regarding both processing parameters and target outcomes such as grain size,” Dr. Grimley continued. “In subsequent phases, key parameters will be identified and refined until testing and characterization data shows the material has been reproduced as closely as possible to that described in the patent. This is a complex challenge, which involves our materials scientists drawing on a wide range of expertise and using the latest technologies to complete.”

The work is being carried out at Lucideon’s Raleigh site, North Carolina, utilizing their world-class testing and characterization laboratories.

Cover photo: Dr Carolyn Grimley, Lucideon (source: Lucideon).

More information www.lucideon.com

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