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13. Glossary
catalytic; catalytic
Catalytic application using catalysis, which is the action whereby a substance (the catalyst) modifies the rate of a chemical reaction, without appearing in the reaction balance.
crash; crash
The violent impact of a vehicle against another vehicle or an obstacle, resulting in rapid crushing and high energy levels.
indentation; indentation
An indentation in a coastline that resembles the bite or trace of a tooth. By extension, a hollow imprint left in a material by localized pressure.
isotrope; isotropic
In an isotropic medium, physical properties are independent of the direction in which the medium is observed.
catalytic bed; catalystbed
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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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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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