3D-printed "superfoam" absorbs up to 10 times as much energy as conventional padding; may have use in automotive and defense applications

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3D-printed "superfoam" absorbs up to 10 times as much energy as conventional padding; may have use in automotive and defense applications

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Engineering@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 8 months ago

Hybrid ‘super foam’: tunable, lightweight and ultra-durable – Texas A&M Stories

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Researchers develop hybrid foam with a 3D-printed plastic skeleton—strong enough to save lives, light enough for everyday life.

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