Purdue, IU technologies to be highlighted at showcase

Inventors Kyle Amick and Leah Kenttämaa-Squires demonstrate the Mantis reclining chair they developed that can be used as a dolly to transport medical supplies and as a medical seat to treat patients. Their proprietary technology is among several to be presented at the Purdue University and Indiana University Technology Showcase in Columbus, Ind. (Photo provided by Purdue Research Foundation)

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.; BLOOMINGTON, Ind.; and COLUMBUS, Ind. - Business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors will receive a preview of technologies developed at Purdue University and Indiana University on Thursday (Sept. 8) at the Purdue University and Indiana University Technology Showcase in Columbus, Ind.

Officials from the universities will present eight technologies that are ready to be licensed and have high commercialization potential for existing businesses and startups. Among them is Mantis, a portable reclining medical chair and dolly created by Leah Kenttämaa-Squires, a Purdue University industrial design graduate. A video about Mantis can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8a0O7i0fdo

Other technologies to be highlighted at the showcase include:

      * Biodegradation suppression solution for forensic samples

      * Extension of fixed controller area networks to wireless personal area networks

      * Figure-ground organization of 3-D scenes

      * Hydraulic system with integrated common rail energy recovery system

      * Implantable pressure sensor for optimizing ventilator support and weaning

      * Reconfigurable vacuum screen and pin-type molding device

      * Variable regeneration for hub motors to ultracapacitors for auxiliary batteries

The showcase will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Columbus Learning Center, Lecture Hall (LC 1000), 4555 Central Ave., Columbus, Ind. It is open to business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, financiers, investors, and technology specialists. An RSVP is required; contact Joni Bean at 812-379-4457, jbean@columbusareachamber.com

A future technology showcase is being planned for Fort Wayne, Ind., later in September.

Event sponsors include Indiana University Purdue University Columbus, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Purdue University Office of Engagement, Purdue Research Foundation's Office of Technology Commercialization, Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Engagement, and Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation.