Friday, October 11, 2002

Technology Liquidmetal Technologies: "Atomic Structure of Liquidmetal Alloy The atomic structure is the most striking characteristic of the Liquidmetal alloy as it fundamentally differentiates Liquidmetal alloy from ordinary metals. The atomic structure of ordinary or conventional metals and alloys is periodic, where the layout of atomic elements shows repeating patterns over an extended range. This atomic structure is called "crystalline" and limits the overall performance of conventional metals. Liquidmetal alloy possesses an "amorphous" atomic structure, which is truly unique. By contrast to the crystalline structure, no discernable patterns exist in the atomic structure of the unique Liquidmetal alloy. As such, properties superior to the limits of conventional metals can be achieved. Crystalline Structure Amorphous Structure Properties of Liquidmetal Alloy This amorphous atomic structure leads to a unique set of characteristic properties for the family of Liquidmetal alloys. These characteristic properties are: High Yield Strength High Hardness Superior Strength/Weight Ratio Superior Elastic Limit High Corrosion Resistance High Wear-Resistance " 11:42:02 AM    comment []

Cetek Technologies is based in Poughkeepsie and is a specialty material company with a focus in ceramic substrate applications for the electronic industry. The U.S. Dept. of Commerce in 1996 recognized Cetek's proprietary process when they were awarded a contract to develop the material for the back plane of the FPD (flat panel display) video technology. 11:15:52 AM    comment []

There will exist major advantages of flat panel displays based on this Motorola/Cetek joint CNT technology: Reliability is demonstrated by over 10,000 hrs. of life testing. Viewing quality is superior to the present AMLCD (Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display), fully equivalent to CRT displays. Power consumption is one-tenth that of AMLCD panels. The manufacturing process is proven and scalable. The ease and simplicity in making a 60" display is the same as making a 2.5" display. Manufacturing equipment used is "low tech" and has been used successfully for years in thick film technology. The process is ready to transfer with no modifications. Manufacturing cost is 33 percent the cost to produce AMLCD panels. 11:15:27 AM    comment []

Cetek Technologies engages in the research and manufacturing of high-grade ceramic material. Cetek has pursued a significant R&D (research and development) effort over the past five years to produce a ceramic substrate that is flat, smooth and of large surface area, and with specific mechanical and electrical characteristics. Simultaneously, Motorola carried out a significant R&D effort to develop CNT (Carbon Nanotube Triode) technology and demonstrated that optimum CNT performance demanded ceramic substrate produced by Cetek. The combination of the two proprietary technologies and processes has produced a high quality and inexpensive flat panel display product. All required research and development has been successfully completed. Prototype displays have been produced at Motorola's Phoenix facility. 11:14:52 AM    comment []