TS-076325 — UV LEDs, particularly those operating at shorter wavelengths, face persistent challenges in achieving high optical efficiency. Conventional device architectures can suffer from significant internal absorption and inefficient light extraction, limiting wall-plug efficiency and increasing power requ…

TS-076198 — Advanced photonic systems for communications, sensing, computing, and quantum technologies increasingly rely on lithium niobate due to its exceptional electro-optic and nonlinear optical properties. However, existing high-performance lithium niobate photonic devices face major commercialization ba…

TS-076188 — Polypropylene (PP) is an attractive engineering polymer due to its low cost, recyclability, chemical resistance, and favorable processing characteristics. However, conventional PP is notoriously difficult to foam because of its low melt strength and highly crystalline structure, often resulting in…

TS-076137 — Heavy-duty trucks consume significant fuel during highway operation, with aerodynamic drag representing a major source of energy loss and operating expense. As fleet operators face increasing pressure to reduce fuel costs, improve vehicle efficiency, and lower emissions, there is a growing need fo…

TS-075512 — Organizations invest substantial resources in employee training and professional development, yet many struggle to demonstrate a clear connection between training expenditures, workforce performance, and career advancement. Human resources teams often lack effective tools to identify specific skil…

TS-074823 — Magnetic gears offer compelling advantages over mechanical gearboxes (contactless torque transfer, reduced maintenance, and improved reliability) but widespread adoption has been limited by efficiency losses. A major contributor is “end-effect” loss, where magnetic flux leaks at the axial ends…

TS-074573 — Vehicle manufacturers continue to pursue aerodynamic improvements to meet fuel efficiency, emissions, and range targets. Open or partially open wheel wells remain a persistent source of aerodynamic drag, noise, and efficiency loss. Traditional fixed fender skirts improve aerodynamics but cannot ac…

TS-074364 — Senior executives struggle to understand and prioritize cybersecurity risk in business terms. Existing vulnerability scoring systems rely on opaque or arbitrary measures that fail to connect cybersecurity decisions to financial impact, staffing costs, or operational tradeoffs. As a result, organiz…

TS-074295 — Many applications require compact, long‑lived power sources that can operate reliably for years without maintenance, battery replacement, or recharging. This is particularly true for remote sensors, implantable medical devices, space systems, and defense or industrial monitoring deployed in hars…

TS-074095 — Hybrid and electrified vehicles face increasing pressure to simultaneously reduce fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions, particularly during transient operating conditions such as cold start. Conventional rule-based or static control strategies struggle to optimally manage the tradeoffs among en…