LASER SURFACE-MODIFICATION PROCESS AVAILABLE FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
LASER SURFACE-MODIFICATION PROCESS AVAILABLE FOR COMMERCIALIZATION through the Office of Technology Applications of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, BMDO said. The process, which uses an excimer laser to smooth surfaces of metals and ceramics, has potential applications in the manufacture of artificial joint and bone prosthetic implants and other medical products, the government agency said.