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Adhesive technologies are integral to industries ranging from packaging to aerospace. However, traditional adhesives lack flexibility for altering bonding strength post-application, limiting their adaptability and efficiency. Addressing this gap, the patent introduces a novel method of controlling adhesion through modifiable backing layers rather than adhesive chemistries. This technology features a switchable adhesion system where the backing layer can alternate between varying stiffness states. By using mechanical, magnetic, or other switching mechanisms, the system adjusts the adhesive force capacity without altering the surface chemistry or contact area. The system includes an adhesion surface for applying an adhesive layer and a load-bearing surface. The switchable backing ensures retrofitting capabilities for existing adhesive solutions, adding new functionalities without extensive replacements. Applications *Manufacturing *Medical Devices *Automotive and Aerospace *Consumer Goods *Robotics This technology is subject of the Issued US Patent 10,676,648 and is available for licensing/partnering opportunities. To learn more about the technology, contact us at 701.231.6681. Follow the link: https://lnkd.in/gszUhtZE #innovation #technology #adhesives

🦃 Thanksgiving is almost here! 🦃 As you prepare delicious meals for your loved ones, don’t forget the ultimate comfort food: potatoes! Whether you love them mashed, roasted, boiled, or baked, they’re a must-have on every Thanksgiving table. Looking for inspiration? Check out ["A Pocket Guide to Preparing Potatoes"](https://lnkd.in/gQACREq9) by NDSU Extension! This handy guide is packed with tasty recipes and tips on selecting the right potato for your dish. Fun fact: Some of the star potato varieties like Dakota Jewel, Dakota Rose, Dakota Russet, and Dakota Pearl were developed right here at NDSU! 👉 What’s your favorite way to enjoy potatoes during the holidays? Let us know in the comments! #Thanksgiving #Potatoes #NDSUExtension #NDSUAgriculture #HolidayMeals #Food

This invention features a robust duplex coating composition applied to metallic Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer surfaces. It comprises two main layers: 1. A base layer with epoxy resin reinforced by graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and fullerene-C60 nanofillers. 2. A top layer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for enhanced properties. This system effectively seals the pores and defects typical of metallic coatings, significantly improving electrical conductivity, mechanical resilience, anti-icing, and superhydrophobic properties. Benefits: - Increased Electrical Conductivity: CNTs provide high conductivity - Superior Water Repellency: The CNT layer creates a superhydrophobic surface. - Enhanced Anti-Icing: Delayed freezing times and reduced ice formation. - Mechanical Durability: High resistance to abrasion and external damage due to GNP and fullerene reinforcement. - Corrosion Resistance: The hybrid nanofiller provides long-term protective qualities even under harsh conditions. This technology is US Patent pending (US 2024/0124716 A1) and is available for licensing/partnering opportunities. To learn more about the technology, contact us at 701.231.6681. Follow the link: https://lnkd.in/gbR_PqiF #technology #innovation #coatings #aerospace

Check out our Prairie Reflection®! This fast growing Laurel Willow produces a dense, rounded tree with very dark green, high glossy foliage. The glossiness of the leaves reflect sunlight much like a mirror, hence its name.  It requires pruning, as do all Laurel Willows, to produce a single-trunked tree in nursery production. Prairie Reflection® is tolerant of alkaline soils and does not tend to suffer from chlorosis due to iron deficiency. This would be an excellent shade option for large, open spaces! Please contact info@ndsurf.org if you’re a nursery interested in a non-exclusive license. Click here to explore more exceptional horticulture from NDSU: https://lnkd.in/gg99a6Kw #NDSUAgriculture #Landscaping #Horticulture #Plants #Gardening

‘ND Noreen’ is a hard-red winter wheat developed by North Dakota State University and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station in 2020. Intended to replace Jerry, ND Noreen has a higher yield potential with similar winter-hardiness, height, maturity and quality. It has shown excellent bacterial leaf streak resistance, intermediate resistance to stripe rust and Fusarium head blight and has good lodging resistance. ND Noreen has better stem rust resistance than Jerry and comparable leaf rust resistance. It has performed well in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. ‘ND Noreen’ is exclusively licensed to North Dakota Crop Improvement & Seed Association (NDCISA), please contact them to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbY3r4tN Click here to check out other NDSU wheat varieties: https://lnkd.in/gHtGpaVm #NDSUAgriculture #Agriculture #Farming #Wheat

Check out our Northern Flare®! This dependable winter hardy sugar maple would be a wonderful choice as a landscape or public grounds tree. Northern Flare® has leathery green summer foliage which turns a beautiful reddish-orange in late September. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it tolerates a range of soils including those with high pH levels better than the species. With its superior adaptation and performance in the Northern Plains, you don’t want to miss out on Northern Flare®! Please contact info@ndsurf.org if you’re a nursery interested in a non-exclusive license. Click here to explore more exceptional horticulture from NDSU: https://lnkd.in/gg99a6Kw #NDSUAgriculture #Landscaping #Horticulture #Plants #Gardening

UV-curable coatings are highly valued for their efficiency and environmental benefits, such as low VOC emissions and reduced energy use. Traditionally, petroleum-derived reactive diluents in UV-cure formulations contribute to ecological concerns. To address this, bio-based furanic di(meth)acrylates have emerged as sustainable alternatives, leveraging renewable materials to produce high-performance coatings. This technology introduces a UV-curable coating composition featuring furan-based di(meth)acrylate reactive diluents derived from biomass sources. These furanic compounds serve as reactive diluents to lower formulation viscosity while contributing to the overall hardness, durability, and thermal stability of cured coatings. The composition includes acrylate-functional oligomers, furan-based reactive diluents, and photoinitiators, optimized to deliver robust, eco-friendly UV-curable coatings. The furanic reactive diluents have been synthesized using a straightforward process that ensures consistent quality and yield. Applications: -Industrial and commercial coatings for furniture, automotive parts, and electronic devices - Protective coatings for wood flooring and metal substrates - Optical fiber coatings and 3D printing resin formulations - Eco-friendly formulations for printing inks and packaging This technology is US Patent pending (US 2023/0227685 A1) and is available for licensing/partnering opportunities. To learn more about the technology, contact us at 701.231.6681. Follow the link: https://lnkd.in/guAQ8FiR #innovation #technology #coatings #paint

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