this citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. a proposed scheme for contactless handling and fabrication would allow fusion-target pellets to be manufactured automatically at a fusion powerplant. the scheme also has potential for the manufacture of precise microcapsules for catalysts and medications. the reproducible wall thickness, size, and sphericity of the contactless-handling technique would yield uniform dissolution rates. a spheroid in process is supported by acoustic levitation at each work station and is transported between stations by a combination of acoustic levitation and acoustic propulsion. ...for additional information: contact: tech. transfer div., p.o. box 8757, bwi airport, md 21240; (301) 621-0100. inquiries concerning nonexclusive or exclusive license for its commercial development should be addressed to paul f. mccaul, nasa resident office-jpl, mail code: 180-601, 4800 oak grove drive, pasadena, ca 91103, (213) 354-2700. in either case refer to npo-15592/tn