Sheridan Solutions
Develops ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) processes for high-performance heat exchangers and embedded sensors for aerospace applications, reducing part count and improving thermal performance.
- CEO / Founder
- John Sheridan
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Early Stage
- Total Funding
- At least $124,999 from NASA SBIR Phase I (June 2015)
- Latest Round
- NASA SBIR Phase I grant (June 2015, $124,999) - the only funding round identified
- Key Investors
- NASA (via SBIR/STTR program)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ultrasonic additive manufacturing heat exchangers; Embedded fiber optic strain sensors in metal parts
Technological Advantage
Proprietary UAM process enables embedding sensors and creating complex internal geometries at low temperatures, preserving material properties; protected by trade secrets and NASA contracts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables production of complex metal parts with embedded sensors and internal channels via UAM, reducing weight and improving thermal management compared to conventional manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Focus on UAM for heat exchangers and embedded sensors, leveraging NASA-funded R&D.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, aerospace OEMs, defense contractors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Nuclear
Competitors
Fabrisonic LLC
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
NASA SBIR Phase I award (2015); technology featured in NASA Spinoff article; one customer producing over 70,000 parts in-house; technology being adopted for Earth applications
Major Milestones
Awarded multiple NASA SBIR/STTR contracts for UAM heat exchangers; Developed UAM process for embedding fiber optic sensors
Notable Customers
NASA