The compleximer: New type of plastic mixes glass-like shaping with impact resistance

Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have developed a new type of plastic that, according to materials theory, ...
CompositesWorld

NIST develops impact-resistant material inspired by mantis shrimp exoskeleton

Certain creatures have unique microstructures in their exoskeletons that enable them to withstand heavy impacts continuously over time. These Bouligand structures can be found in the mantis shrimp, ...
Morningstar

IBHS Releases Its Most Expansive Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings to Date

RICHBURG, S.C., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today released the 2025 update to its Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings, reinforcing its ...
Business Wire

PPG TRIVEX lens material outperforms polycarbonate in impact resistance and optical clarity, new study shows

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the results of tests carried out in collaboration with HOYA Vision Care to compare the performance of PPG TRIVEX® lens material to ...
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Improving hail impact resistance of discontinuous thermoplastic composite parts

As the aircraft industry continues to strive for increased efficiency and sustainability, every pound of weight removed reduces fuel consumption and corresponding emissions. Composites have made ...