Intellectual Property Office

Photo-activated Adhesive Workholding System

Non-Exclusive License Available

A Photo-activated Adhesive Workholding System (PAWS) was developed at Penn State and patented for fixturing work-pieces for manufacturing processes. The technology is for applications where the work piece is difficult to hold due to geometric complexity, geometric variability, compliance, softness, or required machining access.

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• Description of the technology
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