Scout | Phase D2P2: Nickel-Molybdenum Plating Alternative to Hard Chrome for Aerospace Landing Gear

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Phase D2P2: Nickel-Molybdenum Plating Alternative to Hard Chrome for Aerospace Landing Gear

This opportunity funds development and validation of a nickel-molybdenum plating chemistry to replace traditional hard chrome in aerospace landing gear actuator applications. The work centers on fatigue testing and performance evaluation of the Maxterial H-max plating, with goals of eliminating hexavalent chromium in Army facilities and phasing out chrome plating in Navy facilities. Note: the …

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Agency: U.S. Department of Defense

Program: SBIR

Phase: Phase II

Phase: Phase SPII

Phase: Phase D2PII

Dates

Topic Opens: June 24, 2026

Topic Closes: July 22, 2026

Eligibility

industry:defense

industry:manufacturing

industry:research

Keywords

nickel molybdenum plating

hard chrome alternative

aerospace landing gear

fatigue testing

hexavalent chromium

advanced materials

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