Verco Materials originated as a spin-off of high-performance boron carbide technology developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology. After a number of years of DOD-supported (Army Research ...

The world’s strongest fiber™ just got stronger, thanks to next-generation material developments. CLEVELAND – October 5, 2023 – Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, a leading provider of specialty ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Body armor has a clear purpose: to prevent a bullet, or perhaps a ...

Whenever body armor comes to mind, we expect it to be heavy and inconvenient. However, there is a lightweight variant that makes use of 2D polymer material that is stronger than steel but as flexible ...

The military has relied on overseas sources for bulletproof helmets and body armor for decades. In 2016, prosecutors investigated after a company that had won an exclusive supply right through ...