US Synthetic Signs Exclusive License Agreement with Los Alamos
National Laboratory
Veteran Polycrystalline Diamond Company Adds Nanostructured
Thermally Stable Diamond Technology to Innovative Line of Products
OREM, Utah (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) May 6, 2008 --
US Synthetic, an operating
company of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) and the leading provider of polycrystalline
diamond cutters (PDCs) for oil and gas exploration, and Los Alamos
National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, N.M., a multidisciplinary
research institution operated by Los Alamos National Security LLC for
the U.S. Department of Energy, today announced an exclusive license
agreement that will grant US Synthetic rights to nanostructured
thermally stable diamond silicon carbide, originally developed at LANL.
Through this agreement, US Synthetic can utilize and develop thermally
stable diamond silicon carbide across a broad range of applications,
including industrial bearings, wire drawing dies, mining applications,
oil and gas wear parts, heat sink devices used in silicon-based
electronic devices, and other industry applications. Through this
exclusive agreement, US Synthetic customers will now have access to
innovative technology that is thermally stable, tough, and extremely
wear resistant under high temperatures.
“The thermal stability, high thermal
conductivity, overall toughness, and extreme durability of diamond
silicon carbide makes it a perfect solution for extending the functional
life of any tool,” said Dr. Yusheng Zhao, a
staff scientist and team leader at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center
(LANSCE) at LANL. “US Synthetic has been a
tremendous partner to work with in developing an ultra-strong,
diamond-based material that has toughness similar to tungsten carbide.”
The diamond silicon carbide material is prepared under high-pressure,
high-temperature (HPHT) liquid-phase sintering using proprietary US
Synthetic technology. The early stages of development are showing
positive results in thermal stability and wear resistance. The
nanostructured diamond silicon carbide is formed by utilizing a novel
composite structure that consists of diamond particles embedded in a
matrix of nanocrystalline silicon carbide. The nanostructured matrix
halts the growth of cracks that lead to fracture—greatly
strengthening the resulting material.
“As a company, our goal has always been to
focus on researching and developing the best technology for our customers—to
help them succeed in their respective industries,”
said Dr. Ken Bertagnolli, vice president of research and development at
US Synthetic. “This license agreement, with
one of the most recognized research and development laboratories in the
world, represents our continued commitment to finding the best
technologies and delivering the best solutions to our customers.”
Parties interested in evaluating diamond silicon carbide are encouraged
to contact Dr. Ken Bertagnolli at US Synthetic at 801-235-9001.
About US Synthetic
US Synthetic, an operating company within the Energy platform of Dover
Corporation’s (NYSE: DOV) Fluid Management
segment, is the leading provider of polycrystalline diamond cutters
(PDCs) for oil and gas exploration. Thanks to constant innovation,
proven quality, and superior customer service, more of the world’s
energy suppliers rely on US Synthetic than any other PDC manufacturer.
US Synthetic has spent more than a decade perfecting its products to
drill faster and last longer—especially in
tough conditions that test the limits of the most durable drilling
equipment. For more information visit www.ussynthetic.com.
About LANL
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research
institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
The Laboratory is operated by a team composed of Bechtel National, the
University of California, The Babcock & Wilcox Company, BWX
Technologies, and Washington Group International for the Department of
Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. Los Alamos enhances
national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S.
nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from
weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy,
environment, infrastructure, health and global security concerns.
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