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3D printed Whipple Shields tested with Hypervelocity Impact!

University of Sheffield MEng student Finlay Price tests some new 3D printed Whipple Shield designs for his Masters thesis project

STEM Executive Weekly Welcome 9th June 2025

STEM Executive Weekly Welcome 9th June 2025

Dr Zoe Emerland (Project Officer within HVI & SPE Labs) provides a weekly welcome to the STEM Faculty.

STEM Executive Weekly Welcome 9th June 2025

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