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Apr 23, 2016

Female Scientist’s Metal Foam Can Shatter Armor-Piercing Bullets

Inc.com Covering Composite Metal Foam First a woman scientist invents Kevlar and now another one is inventing composite metal foam to revolutionize the armor industry. More

Apr 22, 2016

Listen to the feature from Science Friday with Ira Flatow

For Your Protection, a New Kind of Metal What would Styrofoam be like if it were made out of steel? Afsaneh Rabiei at North Carolina State University has been working…

Apr 17, 2016

The Virginia-Pilot: N.C. State scientist develops metal foam

The Virginia-Pilot: N.C. State scientist develops metal foam that could make body armor lighter, stronger A sponge-like material made with stainless steel could make body armor lighter and stronger. Afsaneh…

Apr 13, 2016

The American Ceramic Society on CMF – Video

Video: Could composite metal foams give ceramic materials a run for their money? The American Ceramic Society on CMF Researchers from North Carolina State University definitely think so. Professor of mechanical…

Apr 4, 2016

Metal Foam Obliterates Bullets, NC State News

Metal Foam Obliterates Bullets – and That’s Just the Beginning, NC State News Composite metal foams (CMFs) are tough enough to turn an armor-piercing bullet into dust on impact. Given…

Apr 1, 2016

AMRL research highlighted in The National Defense Magazine

AMRL research on ballistic performance of composite metal foam is highlighted by The National Defense Magazine New Research Holds Promise for Lighter, Tougher Vehicle Armor (UPDATED) The Army Tank Automotive…