Thin Film Ultrasonic Transducer for Accurate Control of Fastener Clamp Load

	Marshall Space Flight Center 1991 Phase I Thin Film Ultrasonic Transducer for Accurate Control of Fastener Clamp Load Ultrafast, Inc. Malvern, PA
INNOVATION Low-cost ultrasonic thin film coating for fasteners to provide load measurement and control during assembly process	Fastener with ZnO transducer Optional Powerpoint file
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Ultrafast has developed and patented an ultrasonic tightening technology to replace the currently used torque tightening method These fasteners reduce product over-design leading to material cost savings with fewer and smaller fasteners and clamp load joint components Assembly time and cost savings from use of low-cost, high-speed impact and impulse tooling	Fastener with ZnO transducer Optional Powerpoint file
COMMERCIALIZATION Sales are expected to reach $100M within five years Company has formed joint ventures with two major European power tool companies Signed MOU to handle all European automotive fasteners Current development contracts with tooling licensees generate revenues of $1M/yr	GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS High consistent load in bolted joints for the aerospace industries
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