2. NineSigma Request # 67563 Modified Alumina for Smaller Electrical Isolators Page 2
ANTICIPATED PROJECT PHASES OR PROJECT PLAN
Phase 1 – Bench demonstration of strength and In addition to essential proposal content
dielectric properties. Determination of intellectual described above, some items that will be make
property status and licensing/production options your proposal more compelling are:
Phase 2 –Third party pilot manufacturing, testing Intellectual property status and freedom
to practice
CRITERIA FOR MOVING FROM PHASE 1 TO PHASE 2 Business relationship sought
Available samples meet above stated
requirements:
Relative Permittivity from 8-12 NON-CONFIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE
Temperature stability up to 1200 ⁰C By submitting a Response you represent that the
Response does not and will not be deemed to contain
High Tension Strength (2000N) any confidential information of any kind whatsoever.
High Dielectric Strength (80-160kV/mm)
Good manufacturing reliability Your Response should be an executive summary (about
3 pages). The Response should briefly describe the
technical approach and provide information on
technology performance, background, and description of
APPROPRIATE RESPONDERS TO THIS REQUEST the responding team and their related experience.
Responses from companies (small to large),
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consultants, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, or and discretion to select for award all, some, or none of
inventors are welcome. For Example: the Responses received for this announcement.
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specific tasks within a proposal for award. NineSigma's
You represent a manufacturer of advanced
client has the sole and absolute discretion to determine
thermal insulation materials that have high all award amounts.
strength and unexpectedly high electrical
resistance that is not proven for electrical
applications RESPONSE EVALUATION
NineSigma’s client will evaluate the Response using the
Or following criteria:
Overall scientific and technical merit of the
You are an academic researcher with specific proposed approach
knowledge of alumina or other ceramic Approach to proof of concept or performance
formulations or manufacturing methods Potential for proprietary position (i.e., is the
applicable to this problem technology novel or protectable)
Economic potential of concept
Respondent’s capabilities and related experience
Or Realism of the proposed plan and cost estimates
You represent a company possessing a ready The client will contact respondents with highly
solution. responsive proposals for next steps.
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