Welcome to the February issue of The Pulse. We have a lot to share with you this month so we’ll get right to it.

First, if you’re wondering how innovation leaders launch new products in increasingly tight windows, join us for our upcoming webinar with IndustryWeek:

Innovating in Uncertain Times:
How to Launch New Products Faster — and More Profitably

A March 8th IndustryWeek-hosted webinar sponsored by TechLink

February Top Tech Picks

Portable system keeps wearer cool and hydrated

AccliMate Armor Cooling, invented by the U.S. Air Force, can be worn beneath body armor or a backpack, or as a standalone vest. The invention has won several competitions and high-quality prototypes have been manufactured. Review the technology, licensing opportunities, and patent details here.

Improved miniature isolator for microwave frequencies

This invention by the U.S. Air Force far exceeds the performance of current isolators, while also being more energy-efficient, and leveraging acoustic wave tech. Check out the details of this mini tunable-band isolator/circulator.

Added thermal protection, plus the flexibility of a 3 mm suite

An NPS scientist has invented a segmented ergonomic diving suit with improved resistance to heat loss, blast pressure, and sound. See technology details and commercialization opportunities here.

Tech Transfer In Action:

After Hybrid Plastics, a cutting-edge nanotechnology company was born at an Air Force base in California, a licensing agreement helped it transition to its own headquarters in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company has since won an R&D Magazine Top 100 Award, has been recognized by past presidents of the United States, and continues to lead in innovation today. Read their success story.

Tech News

In case you missed it, here’s the latest on the DOD and VA tech transfer landscape.

Opportunities for Innovators as
Healthcare Spending Rises

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