DON26TZ01-NV011Pre-ReleaseSBIR

Field Deployable Welding Technologies for In-Situ Repair of Thermoplastic Composites Components on Naval Aviation Platforms

Name: Field Deployable Welding Technologies for In-Situ Repair of Thermoplastic Composites Components on Naval Aviation Platforms
Creator: Department of Defense
Published: 2026-03-02T23:14:37.420325+00:00
Keywords: SBIR

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

This STTR seeks a portable induction welding system for repairing thermoplastic composite aircraft components aboard naval platforms. The field-deployable technology would reduce maintenance downtime and scrap rates by enabling in-situ repairs without removing material, unlike current depot-only systems.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

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Release Date

March 2, 2026

Due Date

June 3, 2026

Official Description

Modern aviation platforms are increasingly using high-performance thermoplastic composites such as PAEK, PEEK, PPS, or PEI reinforced with Carbon Fiber for structural and semi-structural components. Their attractiveness is due to their superior damage tolerance, impact, and ability to be reworked for repair. Unlike traditional thermoset composites, which can only be repaired by bonded patches or bolted panels, thermoplastic composites can also be repaired by welding, which restores strength with...

Change History

Description ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:04 AM