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Completed TRL 2 (started at 1, targeting 2)
Use the electrostatic levitation lab to fabricate hallow bearings with alloys for improved performance. Modeling and property characterization included. ORNL modeling to inform the alloy choices for highest probability of success.
Goal is to test new allows and manufacturing methods to produce higher performance hallow ball bearings.
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