Oct 26 2004
Foster-Miller, Inc. and Carbon Nanotechnologies, Inc. announced today that they have received a $3.96 million contract from the Office of Naval Research in Washington, DC, to develop a new class of military aircraft sealants based on Single Wall Nanotube (SWNT) technology.
The two companies and their subcontractors will develop, demonstrate and produce a range of carbon nanotube-based conductive caulks, sealants and gaskets to replace the current inventory of products containing conventional metallic fillers. Through practical use of cutting edge nanotechnology, these products hold the promise of greatly reducing the weight and high maintenance requirements of the military’s most advanced aircraft.
“It’s exciting to be bringing the well-publicized promise of nanotechnology to products that help sustain our military’s technical superiority,” said Dr. Jack DeMember, Director of Business Development for Materials Technology at Foster-Miller. “These products will clearly provide the springboard to more new innovations in both military and consumer goods.” Bob Gower, CEO of Carbon Nanotechnologies adds, “This project is another step towards bringing carbon nanotechnology to market and further reinforces the importance of our established research and product development relationship with Foster-Miller.
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