Delamination (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Delamination

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The diabolical ironclad beetle has puzzle piece-like blades in its abdomen that "delaminate" to prevent the beetle's exoskeleton from suddenly failing under immense force. Purdue researchers simulated this mechanism using 3D-printed versions of the blades.

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Purdue University/Maryam Hosseini and Pablo Zavattieri

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