Scientists at North Carolina State University are preparing to bring to market a lightweight composite metal foam that combines strength, thermal shielding and both ballistic and radiation protection.

A breakthrough in technology that can save lives -- it's a composite metal foam that can stop and even disintegrate bullets. May 19, 2017 A breakthrough in technology that can save lives -- it's a ...

A composite metal foam (CMF) material developed by researchers at North Carolina State University can stop ball and armor-piercing .50 caliber rounds as well as conventional steel armor, even though ...

When designing armor capable of stopping a bullet, the two most important factors are weight and resistance to penetration, and they’re often at odds with one another. A thick steel plate can stop ...

Researchers at NC State have announced a breakthrough in vehicle armor that might one day help protect our military personnel and law enforcement around the world. The researchers have demonstrated ...

Palo Alto’s arsenal of military equipment includes shotguns, rifles and flash-bang grenades and Sage launchers that fire rubber bullets. So far this year, however, the local Police Department has not ...

When designing armor capable of stopping a bullet, the two most important factors are weight and resistance to penetration, and they're often at odds with one another. A thick steel plate can stop ...