D3O patented technology, which comprises of a polymer composite and contains a chemically engineered dilatant to function as an energy absorber. This basic material has been chemically enhanced to allow the material to be adapted to meet specific performance applications.
Material Versatility
Our chemical engineering allows the material to be tuned to meet strategic operational and environmental conditions, the rate of impact resistance it needs to withstand and the overall weight of the end component or material. D3O lab develops materials, design and geometry in tandem with our customers to deliver the highest possible performance.
Component Development
D3O can be used in a variety of formulations, including elastomers, microcellular foams and polymers. This unique ability allows us to obtain energy dispersion in critical areas for maximum shock absorption and protection. This can be further enhanced by combining D3O with other functional materials, optimising the synergy by dual-casting or via the modification of the surface energy, providing a unique matrix of possibilities and composite solutions to deliver enhanced shock absorption qualities.
Base Materials
There are three main base materials:
ST – Ultimate – Light, soft, flexible, high performance impact protection in a range of ambient temperature environments. XT – Diverse – Temperature stable impact protection with high performance across a wide range of temperature environments. SHOCK+ – Durable – Stable, robust, versatile, resilient, wide ranging shock protection in a range of extreme temperature environments.
Material Development
D3O patented technology, which comprises of a polymer composite and contains a chemically engineered dilatant to function as an energy absorber. This basic material has been chemically enhanced to allow the material to be adapted to meet specific performance applications.
Material Versatility
Our chemical engineering allows the material to be tuned to meet strategic operational and environmental conditions, the rate of impact resistance it needs to withstand and the overall weight of the end component or material. D3O lab develops materials, design and geometry in tandem with our customers to deliver the highest possible performance.
Component Development
D3O can be used in a variety of formulations, including elastomers, microcellular foams and polymers. This unique ability allows us to obtain energy dispersion in critical areas for maximum shock absorption and protection. This can be further enhanced by combining D3O with other functional materials, optimising the synergy by dual-casting or via the modification of the surface energy, providing a unique matrix of possibilities and composite solutions to deliver enhanced shock absorption qualities.
Base Materials
There are three main base materials:
ST – Ultimate – Light, soft, flexible, high performance impact protection in a range of ambient temperature environments.
XT – Diverse – Temperature stable impact protection with high performance across a wide range of temperature environments.
SHOCK+ – Durable – Stable, robust, versatile, resilient, wide ranging shock protection in a range of extreme temperature environments.