Together with its partners, International Metal Foam AG develops materials not for their own sake - but for what they protect: Buildings, vehicles, technical systems - and above all people. In a world of growing threats, we need materials that offer more than just strength. The metal foam is not a rigid component, but part of a sophisticated protection system - malleable, combinable with existing, new and state-of-the-art armor products for protection and precisely tailored to its task.
Whether in critical infrastructure, lightweight vehicle armor, electromagnetic shielding or wearable protective equipment: IMF materials are integrated where protection means more than mass - namely safety, mobility and resistance. As a semi-finished product or molded part, the foam forms the basis of hybrid structures that protect life.
Because in the end, it's not just the technology that counts. It's what we use it for that counts.
And for us, one thing is certain: protection starts with people.
Critical infrastructures such as power grids, water management or transportation routes are indispensable for everyday life. The metal foam protects precisely where systems need to function safely and without disruption. It dampens vibrations, withstands extreme loads and offers electromagnetic shielding at the highest level. Through local production combined with our licensing system, we enable shorter delivery routes, greater security of supply and, above all, value creation remains in our own country. The result is a material that not only protects, but also makes economic sense - for society, industry and the state alike.
Where conventional materials reach their limits, lightweight elements made of metal foam offer new possibilities. The lightweight elements not only provide safe buoyancy, but also structural stability - even under extreme conditions. They are used wherever weight, water resistance and material efficiency are crucial: in shipbuilding, mobile protection systems or amphibious vehicles. Thanks to the closed cell structure, the material remains permanently buoyant and dimensionally stable. The low material usage saves weight - in containers, for example - and thus enables a higher payload with reduced fuel consumption. In this way, we combine technology with responsibility and open up new perspectives for applications on and in the water.
In mobility, every kilogram counts. This is exactly where our technology comes in. We rely on a material that is lightweight and yet can withstand the highest loads. The combination of low weight and high structural strength is used where range, safety and sustainability are crucial. Whether in the automotive sector, trains, ships or aircraft - lightweight metal foam solutions reduce fuel consumption, increase payloads and significantly improve driving or flight behavior. At the same time, the material provides effective vibration damping and protects sensitive components. We are creating a modern world of transportation that is not only faster, but also more efficient and more responsible.
Lightweight elements create space for more payload - without compromising on stability.
Lower weight reduces energy requirements during operation and saves resources in the long term.
Metal foam absorbs vibrations and noticeably improves the ride feel.
Electromagnetic shielding is crucial in sensitive areas such as defense, aviation or IT infrastructure. Metal foam solutions offer protection precisely where electromagnetic radiation could disrupt systems or make them vulnerable to attack. Through targeted structuring and material selection, a material is created that blocks radio waves, protects data and reduces the detectability of systems. The foam remains extremely light, stable and flexible - ideal for complex applications in enclosed spaces or mobile systems. This is a reliable technology when invisibility must become a strength.
Today, protection systems have to do more: they have to save lives, secure vehicles and at the same time keep the overall weight low. Metal foam armoring offers precisely this protection - in emergency vehicles, vans or special solutions. The metal foam absorbs energy in the event of fire or explosions, remains dimensionally stable and can be precisely adapted to individual vehicle types. Thanks to its low weight, maneuverability is maintained - a decisive advantage, especially in critical situations. Because one thing is certain for us: armor is not a statement of strength, but of responsibility.
Additional Properties in the Comparison to conventional Armor solutions:
Today, protection must be able to do more than just endure. It has to go with you, think with you, breathe with you. Protective equipment is not made for the catalog - but for the road, for use, for the moment when seconds count. We use metal foam technology that absorbs instead of giving way. Vests, helmets and modules - light, precise and dimensionally stable - for people who don't dodge, but go ahead. Those who protect themselves without hiding deserve equipment that can do so.
Protection is more than just material. It is trust, in the technology, in the moment, in yourself.
Our solutions combine those requirements - They are not created at a desk, but in exchange with those who carry them. With emergency services, special units, security services - people who don't delegate responsibility, but take it on. People for whom every detail counts and for whom every gram less means a bit more room for maneuver.
We believe in the quiet power of good equipment. In material that protects without disturbing. In technology that protects without constricting. Because those who give their all every day deserve the best - and even more: the right thing.
Together with its partners, International Metal Foam AG has developed innovative material solutions based on metal foam technology. As a global partner for protection, lightweight construction and structural safety, IMF stands for technical excellence, regional value creation and responsible innovation.
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