Harm van der Werff – DSM – Moments That Matter, with Dyneema®
- E2
- 42:18
- December 15th 2020
Harm van der Werff is the Principle Scientist for Dyneema®, whose research is furthering the fundamental properties of Dyneema® products and maximising their performance in the real world. From numerical modelling and fibre spinning, right the way through to ballistic testing of new innovations, Harm takes simple polyethylene molecules and harnesses their miraculous properties to dramatically improve real-life applications, to protect those that protect us - in the moments that matter most. On today’s episode, Charlie and Harm discuss the past, present and future of the world’s strongest lightweight fiber.
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Moments That Matter, with Dyneema
Whether on the trail, out at sea or in the laboratory, high pressure environments present continuous forks in the road. Moments That Matter, with Dyneema® is a podcast dedicated to the people who walk these roads, and the choices that defined them along the way. From explorers and pioneers, to inventors and innovators, each episode takes a deep dive into the moments that defined a true trailblazer in their field, because when making split second decisions there’s no time for second guessing whether your equipment will perform. The right materials make all the difference. Never compromise.