University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Abstract

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is developing advanced metals that weigh less than aluminium but are stronger than steel, it has claimed. Such light, easily transportable composites could be used by the US armed forces to aid the warfighter in the field - for example, by satisfying the need for lighter vehicles and aircraft that would consume less fuel, the university added. UWM's Center for Composite Materials is working alongside companies such as Oshkosh and Johnson Controls on research into these light composites; in addition, the US Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation have contributed funding. © 2005 Jane's Information Group. All rights reserved.