Liquidmetal Technologies Amorphous Alloy Featured at Tellus Science Museum in Georgia
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2013--
The Tellus Science Museum, a Smithsonian
Institute-affiliate in Cartersville, Georgia, has unveiled their new
“Space Spinoffs” gallery featuring the performance benefits of amorphous
alloys as developed by Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT),
the world’s leading developer of amorphous alloys and composites.
The museum’s Space Spinoffs gallery provides visitors an up-close look
at many of the products we use every day that are based on technology
originally developed to advance NASA’s space program. These products
range from insulated firefighting gear, artificial heart pumps and GPS
technology to vacuums, sporting goods and sunglasses.
The exhibit highlights the unique characteristics of Liquidmetal
Technologies’ amorphous alloys, which were initially developed from
research jointly funded by NASA, the California Institute of Technology
and the U.S. Department of Energy. It describes Liquidmetal alloy as a
new class of material that is sparking an industrial revolution much in
the same way as the invention of steel or plastics.
The exhibit explains that the name of Liquidmetal is derived from the
fact that the alloy acts like metal, with twice the strength of
titanium, but has a liquid (amorphous) atomic structure that behaves
like plastics. This presents a unique combination of properties, such as
“high hardness,” elasticity, light weightiness and resistance to
corrosion and abrasion. The exhibition also highlights the performance
advantages of using Liquidmetal alloy in various sporting goods,
including Liquidmetal golf clubs, as well as in watch and cell phone
casings.
In December 2012, Liquidmetal Technologies partnered with a leading
original design manufacturer (ODM) to introduce the next generation of
golf club design. The clubs will feature the “pure energy transfer” of
Liquidmetal amorphous alloy, which allows for long, forgiving shots off
the tee, with more precise overall performance.
“Since its inception, our nation’s space program has made significant
contributions to society and technology,” said Julian Gray, curator of
Tellus Science Museum. “Our objective with the Space Spinoffs exhibit is
to highlight these contributions and educate visitors on the broad range
of applications and products we use on a daily basis. Liquidmetal
Technologies presents a prime example, as they have developed a number
of commercial applications from this space-age alloy, which likely would
not have been possible if it were not for the NASA space program.”
“The superior hardness and elasticity of our Liquidmetal amorphous alloy
makes it the ideal material for a range of applications, from sporting
goods to aerospace, military, and consumer electronics,” said Tom
Steipp, Liquidmetal Technologies’ president and CEO. “So, we are very
proud and excited to see the performance advantages of our technology
being recognized by the Tellus Science Museum and made available to the
public to learn more about.”
More information about the Space Spinoff exhibit is available on the
museum’s website at www.tellusmuseum.org.
About Tellus Science Museum
Tellus is a world-class 120,000 square foot museum located in
Cartersville, GA just off I-75 at exit 293. The museum’s exhibits open
minds and ignite a passion for science. Tellus features four main
galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in
Motion and The Collins Family My Big Backyard. A 120-seat digital
planetarium and an observatory with a state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope
is also located at Tellus. For more information, visit www.tellusmuseum.org.
About Liquidmetal Technologies
Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. is the leading developer of bulk alloys
and composites that utilize the performance advantages offered by
amorphous alloy technology. Amorphous alloys are unique materials that
are distinguished by their ability to retain a random structure when
they solidify, in contrast to the crystalline atomic structure that
forms in ordinary metals and alloys. Liquidmetal Technologies is the
first company to produce amorphous alloys in commercially viable bulk
form, enabling significant improvements in products across a wide array
of industries. For more information, go to www.liquidmetal.com.
Source: Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc.
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Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc.
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Buchanan, 949-635-2120
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