Jul 8, 2013
New Metallic Cushioning Material Offers Big Benefits Over Other Protective Materials
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new metallic cushioning material that is lighter, stronger and more flexible than sheet metal and more heat- and chemical-resistant than plastic or other polymer-based cushioning materials. Potential applications include automobile body panels, the wing edges of airplanes, suitcases, helmets and cases for computers and other electronic…