Improved Joints Based on 3D Fiber Architecture Preforms

Award Information

Agency: Department of Energy	Branch: N/A	Award ID: 94375	Program Year/Program: 2010 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 90616	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: 20 a	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: 3TEX, Inc.
109 MacKenan Drive Cary, NC -
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Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 2: Fiscal Year: 2010

Title: Improved Joints Based on 3D Fiber Architecture Preforms

Agency: DOE

Contract: DE-FG02-09ER85567

Award Amount: $999,370.00

Abstract:
Wind blades are complex constructions of composite materials. As with all composite structures, forming joints between the various elements has long been problematic, since composites cannot easily be bolted, fastened, or welded together. Current manufacturing methods result in thick adhesive layers that have varying dimensions and which are the most common failure area in wind blades during operation in the field. Integral Pi shaped (shaped like the Greek letter p) and

Principal Investigator:
Keith Sharp
Dr.
9194812500
sharpk@3tex.com

Business Contact:
Charles Gaylor
Mr.
9194812500
gaylorc@3tex.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

3tex, Inc.
109 MacKenan Drive Cary, NC 27511

EIN/Tax ID: 030936335

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees:

Woman-Owned: No

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No