There’s a new version of Velcro in town and it’s called Metaklett. German engineers have taken the familiar nylon hook and loop fastening system and re-created it in steel. This new material can support both extreme weights and temperatures and may soon be used for building facades and car assemblies. Just like regular Velcro, this steel version doesn’t require special tools and can be reused.
via Make and NewScientist
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it just had to be germans…
don’t get your finger in there!
I’m am very intrigued.. The possibilities are just endless!
Assembling magnetic blocks in space locked in place with steel velcro!
Wonder what it sounds like when you tear it apart fast!
But the real question is: “Will David Letterman wear a suit made of it?”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9uxxqKGmYg
Bravo,
Sehr klug ha?
Jetzt brauchen wir cement nicht mehr, let’ build houses without cement…
How would you get it apart if it call hold such extreme weight?
@Adam Good question. I think I read that it doesn’t require any special tools. Just strength 🙂