Design for Commercialization of a Novel Integrating Sphere-based Ultraviolet Weathering Device

NIST has developed an ultraviolet weathering device ¿ SPHERE (Simulated Photodegradation via High Energy Radiant Emission) based on integrating sphere technology that is used to accelerate the degradation of polymeric materials. SphereOptics is a manufacturer of integrating spheres and has experience in developing high radiance output uniform sources based on sphere technology. Given its manufacturing background and technical expertise, SphereOptics is perfectly positioned to commercialize the SPHERE technology from NIST and target the following goals: 1. Cost and size reduction to make this device simpler to install. 2. Maintain the functionality and precision and accuracy of measurements of research system and extend it to a commercial system. 3. Expand testing option beyond polymeric materials and offering a research tool for biological, medical, and agricultural applications.