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SBIR Phase II: Development of a Modular Ultrasound Transducer Array Drying System

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This National Science Foundation SBIR Phase II award supports the development of a modular ultrasonic transducer array designed to modernize industrial dewatering infrastructure. By utilizing high efficiency, solid state acoustic moisture extraction, the project aims to replace traditional thermal evaporation methods and overcome the limitations of presses and centrifuges, which typically cannot extract moisture below 40 to 50 percent. This shift toward direct electrification is expected to reduce subsystem energy consumption by more than half and significantly decrease drying times. The project focuses on bridging the gap between laboratory success and factory implementation by creating a fully operational pilot scale system for integration into industrial processing lines. The technology specifically targets high demand dewatering needs within the agriculture, forestry, and textile industries. Commercially, the innovation positions itself within a global industrial dryer market projected to reach 13.4 billion dollars by 2035, aiming to increase production volume and operational efficiency for American industrial plants.

General Info

NSF SBIR award for modular ultrasonic transducer arrays to modernize industrial dewatering infrastructure.

Agency

National Science Foundation → Start-ups and Small Businesses Section

Contract Value

$312,500

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ULTROPIA CORP

Award Issued Date

09/14/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PostedSep 14

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AwardedSep 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Science Foundation → Start-ups and Small Businesses Section

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyNational Science Foundation → Start-ups and Small Businesses Section

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Benaiah SchragProgram Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project is the transformation of industrial dewatering infrastructure through the deployment of high efficiency, solid-state acoustic moisture extraction to replace century-old thermal evaporation methods. Established industrial fluid extractors, such as presses and centrifuges, cannot practically extract moisture content below 40-50%. This limitation traditionally has mandated the use of costly and slow gas-based thermal drying. The proposed technology will enable direct electrification of the drying process, reducing energy consumption by more than half at the subsystem level and cutting drying times significantly. Commercially, the innovation targets the global industrial dryer sector, valued at $8.2 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $13.4 billion by 2035. This technology enables greater operational efficiency and production volume for American industrial plants. This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will support the development of a modular ultrasonic transducer array for integration into industrial processing lines. Building on prior Phase I development demonstrating mechanical fluid transport via a proprietary dynamic mechanism, this project seeks to bridge the laboratory to factory gap to achieve a fully operational pilot scale system. The resulting system will be targeted towards high-demand dewatering in the textile, agriculture, and forestry processing industries. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.