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NASA Technology IS Your Business

NASA Technology Transfer Expansion (T2X) accelerates the commercialization of NASA-developed technology and new venture creation through strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship activities, and engagement with academia.

HOW IT CAN HELP

  • Access to patented NASA technology.
  • Insight into technology commercialization.
  • Bridging sustainability gaps for entrepreneur.
  • Advancing innovation in diverse communities to advance innovation.
  • Heightening the impact of NASA investments on state and local economies.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

There is no cost associated with T2X.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

From coast to coast, T2X engages entrepreneurial and investment communities, local and state government, academia, and others who share common interest in solving the challenges of tomorrow, today.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Visit the T2X website technology.nasa.gov/t2x to learn more about NASA T2X and search the NASA Patent Portfolio to find technology solutions https://technology.nasa.gov/patents.

Or contact hq-t2x@mail.nasa.gov to learn more about T2X.

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Metal 3D Printing

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing (AM) technology that uses a laser to melt metal powder layer-by-layer locally according to a user-supplied CAD model. The final product is a three-dimensional part intended to replicate the user-supplied CAD geometry. Various metal types are available, and parts are limited to 170mm diameter x 200mm height.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

  • What materials can be printed with LPBF?

Any weldable metal can be printed using this machine, including steel, nickel, copper, and aluminum alloys.

  • What is the spatial resolution of the printed parts?

Spatial resolution is governed largely by minimum build layer thickness: 10 μm. You should also expect your part to shrink ~1-2% as it cools during production.

  • How long does it take to print a part?

The print time depends on the part size, geometry, and laser settings. Time can range from several hours to more than a day.

  • How much process control is allowed?

This machine has an open architecture, meaning that the operator has nearly complete control over the process settings.

  • What are the ideal parts to be printed with LPBF?

Geometries that are too complex or intricate to manufacture using conventional manufacturing techniques are ideally suited for LPBF.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

$120/hr, depending on material type.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Located in the Merrill Engineering Building (rm 1410), this Aconity MIDI prioritizes 3D-printed metal parts services for university students, staff, and faculty. It can be a Self-Run Service or an Assisted Service. Various metal types are available, and parts are limited to 170mm diameter x 200mm height.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Visit our website:  https://cores.utah.edu/metal-3d-printing/

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U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Leverage a global network and draw upon proven trade expertise to meet your exporting needs. Whether you are looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional markets, U.S. Commercial Service offers the experience and services you need to grow international sales of your U.S. made products and services.

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

With offices in 110 cities in 75 key markets around the world, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service is your link to global markets, providing you with the following services:

  • Free Counseling
  • Matchmaking Services (in-person & virtual)
  • Virtual Services, including Website Analysis
  • Market Intelligence
  • Due Dilligence on Foreign Parties
  • In-Country Promotion
  • Trade Events
  • Commercial Diplomacy

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Program dependent

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Services that will help you grow international sales of your U.S. made products and services.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Go to: www.trade.gov/utah-salt-lake-city

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ENGINEERING YOUR REAL SUCCESS WITH ANGELA TREGO

Soft skills training from Dr. Angela Trego for your technical employees will increase their effectiveness as they take on supervisor, first line management, increased responsibilities, or are high potential. Soft skill and emotional intelligence training can also help you retain talent and increase your organization’s productivity. These courses are developed by a technical leader for technical individuals to help them learn these critical skills.

 

HOW IT CAN HELP

Do you have technical individuals who have recently been promoted into management frustrated because they don’t have the proper skills? Or, are employees complaining that their technical lead, supervisor, or first-line manager isn’t helping them be successful? In many technical organizations when someone does great as an individual contributor they are promoted to management, where they may not have the skills they need to be successful.  These courses directly address these issues to increase the potential of your employees, your teams, and your organization.

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Customized classes are offered around the following topics:

  • Feedback
  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • Leadership Transitions
  • Presentations
  • Negotiations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Diversity Equity and Inclusion

 

Specifics about each course is found at angelatrego.com/leadership-soft-skills

 

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Program dependent

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Dr. Trego provide forward-thinking, hands-on training to technical individuals and organizations. This is not a lecture! Case studies, role playing, and group discussions, amongst other techniques will be utilized as appropriate. Dr. Trego is an award-winning teacher who has practical experiences, which provide additional insight and perspective. Complex topics are reduced to key critical items, which can be learned more easily and applied outside of the classroom.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Reach out to Dr. Trego at angela@angelatrego.com and find out more about her and her offerings at: https://angelatrego.com/

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USPTO Trademark Process Overview

A 6-step overview of a trademark application and maintenance process.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This free information can start you down the path to answer the following:

 

  • Step 1: Is a trademark application right for you?
  • Step 2: Get ready to apply
  • Step 3: Prepare and submit your application
  • Step 4: Work with the assigned USPTO examining attorney
  • Step 5: Receive approval/denial of your application
  • Step 6: Maintain your registration

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Free

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Great information to get you started on your trademark journey.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Go to: www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/trademark-process

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USPTO Patent Process Overview

An 8-step overview of a patent application and maintenance process.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This free information can start you down the path to answer the following:

 

  • Step 1: Determine the type of Intellectual Property protection that you need
  • Step 2: Determine if your invention is patentable
  • Step 3: What kind of patent do you need?
  • Step 4: Get ready to apply
  • Step 5: Prepare and submit your initial application
  • Step 6: Work with your examiner
  • Step 7: Receive your approval
  • Step 8: Maintain your patent

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Free

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Great information to get you started on your patent journey.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Go to: www.uspto.gov/patents-getting-started/patent-process-overview

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Advanced Industry 4.0 Hardware Rental

Try out the advanced industry 4.0 hardware at your location.

 

HOW IT CAN HELP

Get hands on experience with the latest manufacturing innovations. Speak with authority about the positive impacts these can have on your company.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The Utah-MEP has a mobile demonstration lab with the latest in innovative Industry 4.0 devices.  Many of these can be rented and tested at your facility. These include robots, 3D scanners, IOT sensors, workstation automation, and other technologies.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Rates vary, but rental periods are typically weekly and monthly.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

You will contract with the University of Utah MEP for the use of the items. They can be delivered or picked up.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Simply contact us and we will send over the contract and the items descriptions. Contact us at info@utah-mep.org or 801-587-0713.

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Quality & Reliability Certificate

 

Students understand quality principles at a deep level.

 

HOW IT CAN HELP

This program provides students with a basic understanding of quality principles through five upper-division courses. Students will learn content dealing with the basics of quality management, principles of lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and statistical process control in a web broadcast format.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

There are two paths to entry into this program. 1) be a degree-seeking student through the Technology Systems bachelor's degree program and declare Quality and Reliability as their desired emphasis area. Or 2) apply for Utah State University as a non-degree-seeking student and sign up for the classes for continuing education credit (CEU).

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Estimated Continuing Education unit cost for one course = $800

Estimated Continuing Education unit if you take two courses = $1,600

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Students can expect first-hand experience shared by faculty who have decades of experience in quality and reliability. These classes are designed to serve as the foundation of knowledge for someone who wants to learn more about quality and reliability.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Visit https://caas.usu.edu/avte/programs/quality-reliability

For Registration Help, Contact: Lisa Hunsaker—lisa.hunsaker@usu.edu or Cory Ortiz—cory.ortiz@usu.edu

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Free Energy Assessment

Team of Energy Experts preform a technical assessment for your facility for free.

 

HOW IT CAN HELP

Provide a technical report detailing opportunities to save at least 10% savings on utility costs with recommendations have paybacks of 2 years or less.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The University of Utah’s Intermountain Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) offers no-cost technical services to select Utah participants with the mission of reducing participant utility costs. These technical services directly support any participant goals for net zero, corporate social responsibility, climate neutrality, etc. while also providing university students a direct social impact experience.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

IAC technical services and energy assessments are completely cost-free, because of a grant from the DOE.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Interested participants open to implementing cost reducing opportunities are asked to spend up to 10 hours with the team through the full process, providing brief, advance information (e.g., utility bills) and a business and production process overview to the University team.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Submit the 5-minute application at: https://www.energy.utah.edu/application/

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Advanced PLCS & Robotics Technician Training

Students understand the programing, troubleshooting, and implementation of robots in a manufacturing setting.

 

HOW IT CAN HELP

This program is designed to meet the immediate needs of workforce training for the Advanced Manufacturing sectors.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Fill the needs in the Robotics Technician job area, and related job titles such as; Automation Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, Field Service Technician, Instrument and Automation Technician, Instrument Specialist, Instrument Technician, Instrumentation and Controls Technician, Instrumentation and Process Controls Technician, Process Control Technician, Programmable Logic Controllers Technician.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Typically under $1,500 and less than 400 hours of class time, but check the website below.

 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

These Technicians may build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED

For more information about this program, please contact us at SATTS@slcc.edu or 801-957-4073.

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