InLoop FoamApplications
Controlled-Porosity Foam Specimens for Research
Controlled-porosity specimens and graded soft-robotic structures, with build data.
Research and soft robotics
Why printed foam
Research groups use printed foam to separate the effect of porosity, strut size and gradient from material chemistry. We print matched specimen sets across densities and ship them with the toolpath parameters.
Graded foams also make compliant soft-robotic structures with stiffness programmed along their length.
- Matched specimen sets across densities
- Toolpath parameters included
- Graded soft-robotic structures
Materials
Recommended materials
Custom metal foam
Open-cell copper, bronze and stainless steel foam with the pore size, density and outer shape you specify. Printed, debound and sintered to a full metallurgical bond.
Specs and gradesPolymer foam
Elastomeric and rigid polymer foams where stiffness changes across the part: soft where it touches, stiff where it carries load.
Specs and gradesSend us a part to quote
Upload an STL for an instant budgetary estimate, or describe the problem and target properties and we will propose a structure. Reviewed quotes go out within two business days.
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