SOLIMIDE® Foam | Boyd Engineered Material Solutions
5 videos • 243 views • by Boyd In the early 1970’s, the first polyimide foam was created . NASA then sponsored additional development of the technology to decrease the flammability, smoke and toxicity of materials used in space environments. The space agency’s search for non-burning, lightweight foam systems led directly to the development of SOLIMIDE® polyimide foam, which was initially used as thermal insulation and cushioning for the space shuttle program.