SBIR-STTR Award

This NASA SBIR Phase I proposal presents an unprecedented precision laser 3D manufacturing system including additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing and athermal welding, by using a pulsed fiber laser and real time sensing and feedback control. It is the enabling technology for manufacturing high precision telescope structures with sub-micron precision. With our successful history in laser 3D manufacturing, this proposal has a great potential to succeed. A proof of concept demonstration will be carried out and samples will be delivered at the end of Phase 1. Prototypes in compliant with the NASA large telescope system requirement will be delivered at the end of Phase II. Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words) In addition to NASA’s telescope components manufacturing, the proposed pulsed laser 3D manufacturing process can also be used in other applications, such as space vehicle, aircraft, and satellite manufacturing. PolarOnyx will develop a series of products to meet various requirements for commercial/military deployments. Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words) 3D printing uses various technologies for building the products for all kinds of applications from foods, toys to rockets and cars. The global market is projected to reach US$44 billion by the year 2025. Medical devices and biomedical instrumentation that consists of surgical and infection control devices, general medical devices, cardiovascular, home healthcare, and other devices.

This NASA SBIR Phase II proposal presents an unprecedented precision laser 3D manufacturing system including additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing and athermal welding, by using a pulsed fiber laser and real time sensing and feedback control. It is the enabling technology for manufacturing high precision telescope structures with sub-micron precision. With our successful history in laser 3D manufacturing, this proposal has a great potential to succeed. A proof of concept demonstration has been carried out and samples were delivered at the end of Phase 1. Prototypes in compliant with the NASA large telescope system zero CTE requirement will be delivered at the end of Phase II. Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words): In addition to NASA’s telescope components manufacturing, the proposed pulsed laser 3D manufacturing process can also be used in other applications, such as space vehicle, aircraft, and satellite manufacturing. PolarOnyx will develop a series of products to meet various requirements for commercial/military deployments. Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words): 3D printing has broad applications from foods, toys to rockets and cars, to medical devices and biomedical instrumentation including surgical and infection control devices, cardiovascular, home healthcare, and other general medical devices. The global market is projected to reach US$44 billion by 2025, driven by the advent of newer technologies, approaches, and applications. Duration: 24