Vibration-absorbing, sound-damping materials such as sheets of rubber and expanded foam tend to be thick, bulky and soft. A new material is a big exception to that tendency, however, as it absorbs ...

In this engaging video, we dive into the intricate world of 3D testing, focusing on the concept of stiffness. Explore how stiffness is measured and analyzed in 3D objects, providing insights into its ...

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to engineer materials that are both stiff and capable of insulating against heat. This combination of properties is extremely unusual and holds promise for a ...

Soft materials and stiff materials both have their uses, but the two properties typically aren't seen in one substance. RoboFabric is an exception, then, in that it can be switched back and forth ...

A new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial which can mitigate the effects of impact could lead to improved crash ...

Researchers from North Carolina State University have proven they can design materials that are both stiff and capable of insulating against heat, according to a study published in ACS Nano. Image ...

AMES, Iowa - A new smart and responsive material can stiffen up like a worked-out muscle, say the Iowa State University engineers who developed it. Stress a muscle and it gets stronger. Mechanically ...

Damiano Pasini receives funding from the Canada Research Chairs Program and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. McGill University provides funding as a member of The ...