Rick Mason
Sharpshooter
Shock-dissipating fractal cubes could forge high-tech armor
Tiny, 3-D printed cubes of plastic, with intricate fractal voids built into them, have proven to be effective at dissipating shockwaves, potentially leading to new types of lightweight armor and structural materials effective against explosions and impacts.
Posted here because of the wide-ranging repercussions this can have on many of our hobbies... from better motorcycle helmets to more effective body armor.
Tiny, 3-D printed cubes of plastic, with intricate fractal voids built into them, have proven to be effective at dissipating shockwaves, potentially leading to new types of lightweight armor and structural materials effective against explosions and impacts.
Posted here because of the wide-ranging repercussions this can have on many of our hobbies... from better motorcycle helmets to more effective body armor.
