Plasma Oxidation is proven: Makes a better product Is 3 times as fast Uses less than 25% of the energy per pound of fiber Takes up significantly less space (1/3 size) Reduces carbon fiber manufacturing cost by 20%

1. Market Ready Plasma Oxidation Technology
This is happening now.
1500 aMT Plasma Oxidation Oven
Results in a 175 aMT Plasma Oxidation Oven
Plasma Oxidation is proven:
Makes a better product
Is 3 times as fast
Uses less than 25% of the energy per pound of fiber
Takes up significantly less space (1/3 size)
Reduces carbon fiber manufacturing cost by 20%
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
The smallest replicable section of
the 175 aMT oven will be
constructed and tested to optimize
design and functionality.
Lessons learned from Phase I will
be used to construct the next
replicable size step up that will
allow complete optimization.
Experience gained in Phase I and
Phase II will be used to complete
the fully operational 175 aMT
Plasma Oxidation Oven.
Sustained operation of the full scale
oven will commence to demonstrate
the technology to the industry and to
produce and sell OPF.
The Commercialization Plan - Goals
Scale the technology by building a 175 aMT-CF Plasma Oxidation Oven.
Integrate this oven into an OPF conversion line at same scale to demonstrate
the technology to the carbon fiber industry and produce and sell OPF in 24
months.
Sell licensed production-scale ovens through partner Litzler.
Develop high-strength low-cost precursor through partner Dralon
specifically tailored for plasma oxidation.
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