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Weaving high-tech fabrics of the future
This inflatable beam is being used by the U.S. Army to set up temporary maintence shelters for aircraft. Among their benefits, the beams are easily transported and set up. They're also resistant to cuts and gunshots. The beam was designed by David Cronk and manufactured by Vertigo. It's made of braided Vectran fiber and polyurethane coating.
Credit: Vertigo
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