Production Methods and Software for NIST Calibration Phantoms

Award Information

Agency: Department of Commerce	Branch: National Institute of Standards and Technology	Award ID:	Program Year/Program: 2012 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number: 085-68-2012	Solicitation Year: N/A	Solicitation Topic Code: N/A	Solicitation Number: N/A

Small Business Information: Sigma-K Corp.
AK
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Woman-Owned: Yes

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No

Phase 2: Fiscal Year: 2012

Title: Production Methods and Software for NIST Calibration Phantoms

Agency / Branch: DOC / NIST

Contract: SB1341-12-CN-0035

Award Amount: $300,000.00

Abstract:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging data needs to be calibrated using a universal standard. NIST and the ISMRM SQRM committee have developed the NIST/NIST MR phantom. The group had two phantoms manufactured to their specifications and these phantoms have been imaged at numerous imaging facilities. Sigma-K now proposes to develop a complete manufacturing method that will produce 50 MRI phantoms. These phantoms will be sent to numerous imaging facilities for research and testing. The phantom design proposed by Sigma-K will ensure measurement traceability of all of parameters in the phantom. These include 100 contrast and fiducial spheres, resolution inset(s), and slice profile wedges. The work performed by Sigma-K during the Phase 2 Work Plan, will allow Sigma-K to immediately begin a production process that will allow this phantom to be purchased for less than $2500.

Principal Investigator:
Douglas Kirven
(919) 971-4287
dkirven@sigma-k.com

Small Business Information at Submission:

Sigma-K Corp.
AK -

EIN/Tax ID: 562205338

DUNS: N/A

Number of Employees: N/A

Woman-Owned: Yes

Minority-Owned: No

HUBZone-Owned: No