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In 2009, Ohio-based federal agencies and laboratories received a federal R&D investment of $4.5 billion. They leveraged that investment via their technology transfer efforts to address societal needs, promote economic development and growth, and enhance U.S. competitiveness. From defense to life sciences to energy to agriculture, Ohio-based federal agencies and labs are meeting the technology transfer mission envisioned by Congress.
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Federal Obligations for R&D in Ohio, 2009 ($ thousands)
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| Agency |
Total |
| All Agencies |
4,459,525 |
| Dept. of Agriculture |
27,851 |
| Dept. of Commerce |
3,484 |
| Dept. of Defense |
3,174,436 |
| Dept. of Energy |
26,325 |
| Dept. of Health and Human Services |
815,849 |
| Dept. of Homeland Security |
14,455 |
| Dept. of Interior |
5,831 |
| Dept. of Transportation |
13,293 |
| Environmental Protection Agency |
99,283 |
| NASA |
155,817 |
| National Science Foundation |
122,901 |
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Source: NSF Science and Engineering Profiles
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Technology Transfer Success Stories
Air Force Innovation Repels Biowarfare Agents,
Leads to Antibacterial Sportswear
A groundbreaking and award-winning nanotechnology process for binding compounds onto fabrics and other surfaces has been licensed to Alexium, Ltd., by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Alexium is based in Cambridge, U.K., with U.S. headquarters in Dayton, Ohio. With this addition to its product line, the company is ramping up its U.S. operations and planning to commercialize the technology internationally.
Reactive Surface Treatment (RST) is a unique nanotech process and application method that uses microwaves to durably bind commercial off-the-shelf compounds to materials, including fabrics, filters, glass, paper, building materials, and fillers for paints and coatings. When applied to a fabric, the process can, for example, create multifunctional garments that are flame-retardant, waterproof, antibacterial, and oil-resistant.
Active Denial
In 2001, a revolutionary nonlethal weapon was introduced with the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Active Denial Fixed Site System (ADS). AFRL researchers and industry partners improved the technology and eventually mounted ADS on a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) to make it mobile. In 2008, a more rugged version was delivered and is part of the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program, which is working with the Air Armament Center to transition ADS to the field.
Connect with Ohio Laboratories
To learn more about, and connect with, Ohio's FLC member laboratories, visit the Ohio Laboratories web page. The web-based, searchable database displays laboratory profiles with information such as contacts, areas of expertise, laboratory history, website links, and more.
Contact an FLC Representative in Your Region
Mr. John Dement
NSWC Crane Division
Phone: 812-854-4164
Email:
john.dement@navy.mil
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