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Southwest Nanotechnologies, Inc. Joins Forces with Nanoridge Materials, Inc. for Darpa Test of Enhanced Armor

New hybrid armor incorporates specialty multi-wall carbon nanotube material to protect soldiers and law enforcement officers from small arms fire

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

SouthWest NanoTechnologies, Inc. (SWeNT), a leading manufacturer of single-wall and specialty multi-wall (SMW) carbon nanotubes (CNTs), is manufacturing specialty multi-wall carbon nanotubes for NanoRidge Materials, Inc. These CNTs are being incorporated into enhanced body armor to improve protection of soldiers and law enforcement officers from small arms fire. SWeNT’s SMW100 will be used in a highly advanced nanotechnology application to create stronger, lighter armor that fundamentally imp...

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