Advanced high-temperature ultrasonic sensing arrays for under-lead viewing and NDE

The Department of Energy's Office of Science (CFDA 81.049) awarded a $199,729 project grant to FBS Inc., doing business as Guidedwave, to develop advanced high-temperature ultrasonic sensing arrays for under-lead viewing and non-destructive evaluation. This 1-year project, with an end date of July 21, 2025, aims to advance ultrasonic sensing and imaging technologies to support various industries including infrastructure, energy, and defense. Guidedwave, a small business research and development firm based in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, has specialized expertise in innovative non-destructive testing methods, particularly in the areas of ultrasonic and acoustic emission technologies. This grant award builds upon Guidedwave's previous contract work with federal agencies like the Department of Transportation, Naval Air Warfare Center, and Department of Energy, demonstrating the company's technical capabilities in developing prototype sensors and inspection methodologies for complex scientific domains.