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Hot Rod
Member Thu Jan 20 03:58:42

The applications for this stuff are incredible.

Energy Absorbing Gel Destined for Your Next Car

Automakers have made impressive advances in structural design, but the basic materials haven't changed much over the last several decades. The average vehicle is still comprised of steel and aluminum, and even though we've made considerable advances in strengthening and lightning, cars are still made of the same basic metals Henry Ford used in the first part of the last century. This could change in the very near future.

Aside from carbon fiber and magnesium becoming increasingly common, new shock-absorbing materials are either in development or already being used in applications outside the automotive world. Case in point: d3o. The orange gel is comprised of "intelligent molecules" that can sense an impact within milliseconds and then harden to divert the energy. When a sudden force isn't applied, the gel is as pliable as Silly Putty.

According to the Sunday Times, Mazda is already looking into using the material in future vehicles, which would go a long way towards helping to reach the automaker's goal of reducing vehicle weight by 15% in the next five years. Check out the video below for a demonstration of the superputty in action and read the rest of the Sunday Times' predictions here.

http://tra...gy-absorbing-gel/?ncid=webmail

What's inside Aramadillo Jackets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6gT3IfjfUc&feature=channel

The Powers That Be
Member Thu Jan 20 09:47:02
Behold!

We have invented Silly Putty!

Hot Rod
Member Thu Jan 20 11:36:23

I think that is 'Super Silly Putty'.

Hot Rod
Member Thu Jan 20 15:12:18

I actually thought this would turn into a conversation about uses for this incredible product. They already have protective clothing that can be bought online.

Can you guys think of anything else.

Honest Politician
Member Thu Jan 20 15:42:51
The steel used in cars nowadays is softer than say, 30 or 40 years ago. The reason is the low carbon steel crumples on impact and it absorbs the impact that way.

"The orange gel is comprised of "intelligent molecules" that can sense an impact within milliseconds and then harden to divert the energy."

So this sentence is pretty vague in telling how it's used to absorb impacts. Reminds me of mythbusters when Jamie walked on custard.

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Hot Rod Member	Thu Jan 20 03:58:42 The applications for this stuff are incredible. Energy Absorbing Gel Destined for Your Next Car Automakers have made impressive advances in structural design, but the basic materials haven't changed much over the last several decades. The average vehicle is still comprised of steel and aluminum, and even though we've made considerable advances in strengthening and lightning, cars are still made of the same basic metals Henry Ford used in the first part of the last century. This could change in the very near future. Aside from carbon fiber and magnesium becoming increasingly common, new shock-absorbing materials are either in development or already being used in applications outside the automotive world. Case in point: d3o. The orange gel is comprised of "intelligent molecules" that can sense an impact within milliseconds and then harden to divert the energy. When a sudden force isn't applied, the gel is as pliable as Silly Putty. According to the Sunday Times, Mazda is already looking into using the material in future vehicles, which would go a long way towards helping to reach the automaker's goal of reducing vehicle weight by 15% in the next five years. Check out the video below for a demonstration of the superputty in action and read the rest of the Sunday Times' predictions here. http://tra...gy-absorbing-gel/?ncid=webmail What's inside Aramadillo Jackets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6gT3IfjfUc&feature=channel
The Powers That Be Member	Thu Jan 20 09:47:02 Behold! We have invented Silly Putty!
Hot Rod Member	Thu Jan 20 11:36:23 I think that is 'Super Silly Putty'.
Hot Rod Member	Thu Jan 20 15:12:18 I actually thought this would turn into a conversation about uses for this incredible product. They already have protective clothing that can be bought online. Can you guys think of anything else.
Honest Politician Member	Thu Jan 20 15:42:51 The steel used in cars nowadays is softer than say, 30 or 40 years ago. The reason is the low carbon steel crumples on impact and it absorbs the impact that way. "The orange gel is comprised of "intelligent molecules" that can sense an impact within milliseconds and then harden to divert the energy." So this sentence is pretty vague in telling how it's used to absorb impacts. Reminds me of mythbusters when Jamie walked on custard.
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