The University of Colorado has announced an exclusive option agreement with research company FAST Ceramics which will enable the firm to make use of the University’s ceramic materials.
Under the terms of the licensing agreement, the company will be able to utilise a faster, energy efficient technique for manufacturing ceramics, which can be used in aerospace, medical implants, and military defence armour, as well as more traditional uses such as tiles and consumer goods.
John Francis, president of FAST Ceramics and one of the original researchers on the Colorado technology, said: “We are developing technology that could potentially revolutionize the way that ceramics are manufactured in the future.”
Molly Markley of the CU Technology Transfer Office, added: “The FAST sintering technique represents an impressive leap forward in ceramic manufacturing. The process could have wide applicability across the industry, and we’re eager to see FAST Ceramics further develop and implement the technology.”
