An update: Ultrasonic Technology Solutions is working on some groundbreaking stuff
Dr. Ayyoub Momen spoke to a group of participants in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Innovation Crossroads program.
Each month, the Innovation Crossroads (IC) program hosts a “Founders Forum.” Typically, it’s a casual gathering of innovators and industry partners connected to Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the IC program. However, Thursday afternoon looked a bit different.
Dr. Ayyoub Momen, the founder of Ultrasonic Technology Solutions (UTS) welcomed the IC crew, partners, and community members to his offices on Murdock Drive. to share insights into his groundbreaking work on ultrasonic drying technologies that are transforming energy use and efficiency across industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
UTS has developed direct contact ultrasonic dryers that are twice as fast and up to five times more efficient than conventional drying systems. These innovations are helping industries significantly reduce operational costs and carbon emissions.
Momen invented the technology at ORNL in 2014, and later licensed the technology from the lab to start UTS.
“I noticed that the drying process is slow and energy intensive, and that it is a bottleneck for many manufacturing businesses,” Momen said. “So, we started this company to solve that problem.”
His technology dries 2-5 times faster than conventional methods. Plus, it uses low to no heat at all. Instead, it relies on a shaking method, removing the necessity of heat.
Through the years, Momen’s technology has been recognized by the likes of BBC and CNN. It has also been noticed by NASA, which has partnered with UTS for various space applications.
Most of all, Momen shared his passion for helping other innovators with connections to ORNL excel on their entrepreneurial journeys. He offered lab space, office space, equipment, consultation, and assistance with engineering and prototyping.
To learn more about UTS, visit the website.
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