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ASDWire distribution date : Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:01:00 GMT +0100 |
Integran Technologies USA Awarded Contract by US Air Force |
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Pittsburgh, PA February 22, 2008 --[ASDWire]-- Integran Technologies USA Inc. a leading supplier of nanotechnology-enabled metallurgical products and processes, announced today that it has been awarded a Phase I SBIR contract by the US Air Force (Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH) for the development of a novel selective surface alloying and microstructural-optimization process applicable to jet engine components. “The successful development and optimization of this selected area material optimization process, which is intended to be applicable to finished and semi-finished jet engine components, is expected to provide significant cost savings in high performance component manufacturing and repair & overhaul relative to alternative bulk alloying and processing methods” said Dr. Virgil Provenzano, a Senior Scientist with Integran. The US Air Force SBIR Program (Small Business Innovation Research) provides early-stage research & development funding directly to small US-based technology companies. |
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For further information please contact: Dr. Virgil Provenzano Integran Technologies USA Inc. Tel 301-229-6692 Cell 301-675-3730 Virgil.Provenzano@integranusa.com |
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