/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/scientists-create-new-stronger-than-steel-lightweight-plasticThe new plastic is 14 times stronger and eight times lighter than steel. This lightweight material was inspired by the mother of pearl. (Photo from University of Buffalo) A return to indestructible plastic phones and devices? Yes, please. ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/scientists-create-new-stronger-than-steel-lightweight-plasticSun, 22 Sep 2019 02:56:46 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4e4eb18d-3b44-4d9e-a495-b241bbe65e3akmikemoo0<p>Given the combat load of an infantry soldier, anything that can reduce the weight is a great thing.&nbsp; The old stuff was heavy and didn&#39;t provide near the protection of modern body armor.&nbsp; Eventually, it should find its way into vehicle protection systems - like the firewall, and (unfortunately) children&#39;s backpacks.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=7815&AppID=141&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/industrial-automation-space/b/blog/posts/scientists-create-new-stronger-than-steel-lightweight-plasticSat, 21 Sep 2019 11:19:22 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4e4eb18d-3b44-4d9e-a495-b241bbe65e3adubbie0<p>I can remember when materials used to be boring. These new types of materials sometimes seem like fiction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dubbie</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=7815&AppID=141&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">