The Department of the Navy (DoN) Technology Transfer Program provides Navy research and technology a transition path from the lab to industry in support of the warfighter.
The Joint Modular Intermodal Container (JMIC) and Enhanced Digital Imaging (EDI) system technologies evolved from partnerships formed through the Navy Technology Transfer Program.
The JMIC, shown on the right, is an innovative, reusable pallet/crate hybrid designed for use in asset-based packaging logistics. Originally developed for shipping dangerous ammunition, its application was broadened and has been licensed for use in many types of cargo.
The container’s unique design has several benefits, including:
- Increased product protection
- Reduced packaging costs and waste
- Standardized packaging that improves efficiency
The EDI system also evolved in a naval laboratory. Originally used to help Sailors identify mines in a cluttered underwater environment, the EDI system’s use of wavelets and mathematical functions today helps physicians detect tissue anomalies and interpret digital mammograms. EDI software is slated to be in commercial use, pending a sublicense agreement with a manufacturer of digital mammography equipment.
Navy T2 provides the ability to link Navy R&D resources, personnel, facilities and test equipment with academia and industry. There are more than 35 Navy laboratories available for partnerships. Contact us to start your collaboration today.