Los Alamos National Laboratory recently showcased a range of innovative technologies at the 2023 DisrupTECH event. The event, which also included the Richard P. Feynman Innovation Prizes ceremony, attracted around 270 attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, industry partners, and community members.
One of the standout technologies presented at the event was Mike Craig's Ultrasound Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection, which received the Most Fundable Technology award. Craig's ultrasound technology is capable of detecting tumors as small as 2 millimeters, providing an early and accurate diagnosis for breast cancer patients.
Another notable innovation was Alessandro Cattaneo's Manufactured Tamper Evident Container (TEC), which won the Best Pitch award. The 3D-printed container is equipped with sensors that record the complete security history of the enclosed product, making it difficult for tampering to go undetected. Cattaneo emphasized that the TEC has applications beyond national security, including the potential to combat counterfeit medicine in the pharmaceutical industry.
In addition to these advancements, other Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists presented a range of innovative technologies at the event. These included K-modules, a modern capacitor technology aimed at replacing outdated industry-standard technology, BioGoo, a peel-off coating designed for forensic sampling, and advancements in fuel cell technology and advanced nuclear reactors for clean energy.
Overall, the technologies showcased at the 2023 DisrupTECH event demonstrated the cutting-edge research and development taking place at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Richard P. Feynman Innovation Prizes highlighted the potential for these Lab-developed technologies to address pressing challenges and provide solutions on a national scale.