A Metal Light Enough to Float (IMAGE)

NYU Tandon School of Engineering

A Metal Light Enough to Float

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The first metal matrix syntactic foam is so light it can float, strong enough to withstand the rigors of a marine environment, and resistant to heat, which makes it a candidate for automakers seeking to shed weight to improve fuel economy. The composite was the work of NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering Professor Nikhil Gupta and Deep Springs Technology (DST) in collaboration with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.

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NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering

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