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Excited to share the latest episode of the CC Pod with host Joris van Mens, featuring Jared O'Leary, Co-founder and CEO of SirenOpt! Jared discusses their innovative real-time manufacturing platform designed to enhance the performance and yield of advanced materials like batteries and semiconductors.
At the heart of SirenOpt's offerings is a sophisticated sensor that utilizes cold atmospheric plasma to provide real-time insights into the properties of materials during the manufacturing process. This technology addresses a significant challenge in the production of advanced materials—such as those used in batteries, semiconductors, and aerospace—where traditional manufacturing methods often result in variability and inconsistent quality.
O'Leary explains that the manufacturing processes for these materials are inherently probabilistic, meaning that even under identical conditions, the quality of the output can vary. SirenOpt's sensor aims to bridge this gap by delivering critical information about material properties, including thickness, density, resistivity, and chemical composition, all while the materials are being produced. This capability allows manufacturers to gain valuable insights into their processes, enabling them to tighten quality distributions and improve overall product performance.
The journey to developing this sensor began during O'Leary's PhD research, where he and his team initially set out to explore cold atmospheric plasmas for other applications. They serendipitously discovered that these plasmas could be harnessed as a sensor, leading to the realization of its potential value in advanced materials manufacturing.
In addition to the sensor itself, SirenOpt is also developing accompanying software that integrates with the sensor data. This software aims to create a real-time platform that can automatically adjust manufacturing parameters, enhancing efficiency and enabling the production of next-generation technologies that might otherwise remain unmanufacturable.
As O'Leary emphasizes, the implications of SirenOpt's technology extend far beyond just improving manufacturing processes; they represent a crucial step towards enabling the green energy transition and fostering innovation in various industries.
To delve deeper into SirenOpt's transformative technology and hear more about O'Leary's journey, be sure to listen to the full episode of the Climate Capital Podcast.
For more insights into SirenOpt, visit https://www.sirenopt.com/.
