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A collaboration between researchers at Texas A&M University
\nand the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory has produced novel
\ncomposite ‘super foams’ using “In-Foam Additive
\nManufacturing” – IFAM.<\/p>\n

The super foams enhance conventional open-cell foams by
\nincorporating elastomeric ‘struts’ throughout, these
\nelements acting in synergy in the resulting composite to better
\nabsorb and disperse energy.<\/p>\n

In IFAM, the porous foam acts as a host in which the elastomer
\nis formed. Elastomer precursors are introduced to the foam via a
\ncomputer-guided needle, resulting in accurate, reproducible strut
\nplacement and high interaction between the foam and the struts.<\/p>\n

IFAM allows the properties of the super foams to be easily
\ncustomisable by controlling the size, orientation, and number of
\nthe struts. This allows for optimising of the super foams for
\ndiverse applications ranging from sound proofing to protective
\nequipment to upholstery.<\/p>\n

“[In-Foam Additive Manufacturing] is a simple,
\ncomputer-driven manufacturing process that allows us to build an
\nelastomeric skeleton inside of a conventional open-cell foam”
\n– Dr Eric Wetzel, ARL<\/p>\n

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