SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ATCS (Advanced Technology Compliant Solutions) today introduced a true step forward in ballistic protection with the Swift Shield. The patented design is based on ...

Although the bulletproof shields used by police officers are definitely life-savers, the things are also quite heavy and bulky. The origami-inspired Swift Shield offers an alternative, as it folds ...

a small spacecraft expands to form an octagonal heat shield as it enters Earth's atmosphere A private company has plans to test a revolutionary new heat shield that folds and unfolds like origami. The ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—January 18, 2022—AEGIX Global introduced a new NIJ Level III version of the award-winning, origami expandable Swift Shield for local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement ...

Space Forge, a Cardiff-based company, is set to test its groundbreaking heat shield, known as Pridwen, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 mission later this year, Space.com reports. The ingenious-looking space ...

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Bringing a spacecraft back to Earth means dealing with the intense heat of reentry. Heat shields can protect a vehicle from high temperatures, but the shield is destroyed in the process. The ESA is ...

The new heat shield is called Pridwen, named after the shield donned by King Arthur. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking ...

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