The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport has entered into an agreement with ALFA International Inc. of Woonsocket, RI for the commercialization of NUWC XP-1, a high-performance polyurethane developed for protection of marine acoustic and optical equipment.    The two-part polyurethane exhibits good hydrolytic stability and exceptional acoustic properties while also being optically clear.  Unlike other encapsulates, NUWC XP-1 can be cured at room or elevated temperatures in less than 24 hours.

Alfa International Corp. in Woonsocket RI, is introducing E10-101, a two-part pure silver filled electrically conductive epoxy designed for electronic bonding and sealing applications that require both fine electrical and mechanical properties.