Seattle
http://www.invisioncomposites.com/
RTD Award: Phase I
Project Title: "Innovative Composite Structure Development"
Research Partner: Brian D. Flinn, Research Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Washington
Phase Began: 2010
inVision, a Seattle-based developer of integrated composite components technology, and the University of Washington Department of Materials Science & Engineering plan to develop an optimized design and manufacturing process for producing high-strength, low-weight composite structures. inVision plans to apply this technology initially to the rapidly growing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market and, in the process, create 25 new technology jobs in Washington during the next five years.
"Congratulations to the inventive, hard-working team at inVision. This state investment will leverage the best in university researchers and private-sector innovation to keep Washington at the forefront of the technology sector," said 41st District state Rep. Marcie Maxwell (D-Renton), vice-chair of the House Community & Economic Development & Trade Committee. "As we confront today's economic challenges, we cannot lose sight of Washington's long-term economic prospects. This funding is a seed for jobs and economic growth in our region."
"The WTC grant will help us find the limits of our extremely efficient designs and continue Washington state's legacy of disruptive technology innovation," said Bill Rodman, president of inVision Technology.
University of Washington will receive $100,000 in Phase I research and technology development funding from Washington Technology Center and $20,000 from inVision for the project titled "Innovative Composite Structure Development."
Advanced composite structures are used in a wide variety of industries and applications where light weight and high strength are critical. The existing composite manufacturing process involves bonding or fastening separate composite components into complex structures. This process can introduce added costs and time, degraded structures and increased weight.
inVision provides an innovative tooling system that integrates previously separate composite components into a single easy-to-manufacture part, which does not need the assembly work and tools of current composites technology. By partnering with UW's Brian D. Flinn, Research Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, the company plans to develop a design and manufacturing process to build an optimized wing/rib joint for a major UAV manufacturer. The knowledge developed in this project will be a vital element for the adoption of inVision technology.
inVision Technology President Bill Rodman said, "inVision Technology is a small business that has created a new lighter, cheaper, and better composites design methodology and manufacturing technology that uses existing aerospace/commercial materials, processes, and quality standards. The simplified methods create structures that engineers have only dreamed of at a fraction of existing technology's weight, cost, and flow. AAI/Textron, inVision's targeted end use customer, was quick to recognize the potential benefits to its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) product line, and has been a long standing supporter of inVision's technical and business development. Although currently focused on UAS systems, the technology has a high likelihood of being adapted by other composites technology sectors, including automotive, transportation, commercial and general aviation, as well as wind energy. inVision's research partnership with Dr. Flinn, utilizing the University of Washington's infrastructure, will accelerate dispersion and adoption. The WTC grant supports a firm foundation for continued growth and development of Washington's technological base and workforce."
http://www.invisioncomposites.com/
RTD Award: Phase I
Project Title: "Innovative Composite Structure Development"
Research Partner: Brian D. Flinn, Research Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Washington
Phase Began: 2010
inVision, a Seattle-based developer of integrated composite components technology, and the University of Washington Department of Materials Science & Engineering plan to develop an optimized design and manufacturing process for producing high-strength, low-weight composite structures. inVision plans to apply this technology initially to the rapidly growing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market and, in the process, create 25 new technology jobs in Washington during the next five years.
"Congratulations to the inventive, hard-working team at inVision. This state investment will leverage the best in university researchers and private-sector innovation to keep Washington at the forefront of the technology sector," said 41st District state Rep. Marcie Maxwell (D-Renton), vice-chair of the House Community & Economic Development & Trade Committee. "As we confront today's economic challenges, we cannot lose sight of Washington's long-term economic prospects. This funding is a seed for jobs and economic growth in our region."
"The WTC grant will help us find the limits of our extremely efficient designs and continue Washington state's legacy of disruptive technology innovation," said Bill Rodman, president of inVision Technology.
University of Washington will receive $100,000 in Phase I research and technology development funding from Washington Technology Center and $20,000 from inVision for the project titled "Innovative Composite Structure Development."
Advanced composite structures are used in a wide variety of industries and applications where light weight and high strength are critical. The existing composite manufacturing process involves bonding or fastening separate composite components into complex structures. This process can introduce added costs and time, degraded structures and increased weight.
inVision provides an innovative tooling system that integrates previously separate composite components into a single easy-to-manufacture part, which does not need the assembly work and tools of current composites technology. By partnering with UW's Brian D. Flinn, Research Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, the company plans to develop a design and manufacturing process to build an optimized wing/rib joint for a major UAV manufacturer. The knowledge developed in this project will be a vital element for the adoption of inVision technology.
inVision Technology President Bill Rodman said, "inVision Technology is a small business that has created a new lighter, cheaper, and better composites design methodology and manufacturing technology that uses existing aerospace/commercial materials, processes, and quality standards. The simplified methods create structures that engineers have only dreamed of at a fraction of existing technology's weight, cost, and flow. AAI/Textron, inVision's targeted end use customer, was quick to recognize the potential benefits to its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) product line, and has been a long standing supporter of inVision's technical and business development. Although currently focused on UAS systems, the technology has a high likelihood of being adapted by other composites technology sectors, including automotive, transportation, commercial and general aviation, as well as wind energy. inVision's research partnership with Dr. Flinn, utilizing the University of Washington's infrastructure, will accelerate dispersion and adoption. The WTC grant supports a firm foundation for continued growth and development of Washington's technological base and workforce."
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