2. Cost of foams
This is undoubtedly the decisive factor in the industrial development of these products. At present, the cost of metal foams is highly variable, depending on the type of foam, its manufacturing process and technological maturity, as well as the quantities ordered. Some manufacturers position themselves on raw or semi-finished products (panels, foam slices, etc.), while others propose the design of a functional solution integrating the use of metal foam, thus offering a finished part. Finally, product distributors generally market metal foams in the form of relatively small components.
Of course, prices vary considerably depending on the distribution channel.
It is also particularly difficult to compare the costs of different products, as the approach varies according to the function sought for metal foam. For example, cost can be classified...
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Bibliography
Websites
Referring site :
Metal foam dealers :
http://www.goodfellow.com/catalogue/GFCatalogue.php?Language=F
Events
Metfoam is held every two years (odd-numbered years), with the venue changing with each show.
Cellmat takes place every two years (even years) in Germany.
Patents
[B1] Energy absorption device for motor vehicle bumper beam, EP 1902907 B1.
[B2] Motor vehicle front end with large support plates for shock absorbers, and associated vehicle, EP 2 241 480 B1.
[B3] Frame structure of vehicle body, US 5611568 A.
[B4] Headlamp comprising energy absorption means, US 7156545 B2.
[B5] Use of metal foams...
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Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list, as the reference site contains a regularly updated list)
Alantum, German and Korean producer of open-structure nickel-iron foams
http://www.alantum.com/en/special/manufacturing.html
Alulight, Austrian manufacturer of powder-metallurgy...
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