Friday, March 12, 2010

Shape Memory Composite

Photo Credit: Technology Review

Imagine an airplane wing that could change shape when it hits a certain speed and become more aerodynamic. Perhaps one day this will become a reality. Technology Review reports on some polymers that have multiple shape memories. Meaning, when the polymer reachers a certain temperature, it will change into a preset shape...

Pretty awesome if you ask me.

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