Explore the chemistry behind what makes kevlar so strong, and how this essential synthetic fiber was invented. The material was invented by a brilliant DuPont chemist named Stephanie Kwolek.

By the 20th century there was ballistic nylon, but it took kevlar to produce garments with real protection against projectile impact. Now a 3D printed nanomaterial might replace kevlar.

Both chopped and continuous fibers are used in composite 3D printing for lightweight, strong parts. We took a look at how ...

If you’re curious about what was invented the year you were born, RS Components compiled a fascinating list, which we’re ...

BRIGHTON, Colo. ‒ Bulletproof glass. Security cameras. Panic buttons. As the elected county clerk and recorder in a suburb of Denver, Josh Zygielbaum's days are normally filled with marriages, vehicle ...

She designed a bulletproof backpack that can be worn ... the best you can do is "play defense." So she researched materials, convinced her local Navy base to donate some Kevlar to the cause ...

In 1965, Stephanie Kwolek made an unexpected discovery that led to the creation of synthetic fibers so strong, not even steel bullets could penetrate them. During her analysis of long molecule chains ...

offering a 30% reduction in weight compared to traditional Kevlar®. The material enhances flexibility and comfort without compromising ballistic protection, making it a top choice for high ...

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Researchers claimed on Wednesday that they have geolocated the launch site of a rare, publicized test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in China. China did not ...

South Korea announced on Thursday new export controls on materials needed to produce solid-fuel missiles in order to restrict ...

The Biden administration is temporarily sending Israel a ground-based interceptor system that shoots down ballistic missiles, along with a small contingent of U.S. forces, to bolster the country's ...