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Spinoff story
Polyimide Foams Offer Superior Insulation
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Pennville, Indiana-based GFT LLC licensed the TEEK polyimide foams from Langley Research Center. The company now offers the foams in a variety of forms to provide safe, high-performance, environmentally friendly insulation for pipes on marine vessels and other applications. The company recently completed a deal that will keep it manufacturing its NASA-developed foams for the next 10-15 years.