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Woamy

Woamy, formerly known as the Foamwood project, is developing a biobased foam material to replace plastic foams.
Woamy

Status:

Startup company

SDGs:

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Industry:

Microtech, nanotech and materials

Impact:

Sustainable materials

Origin:

-

School:

School of Engineering

Established:

2022

A new bio-based material could replace substances such as Styrofoam and bubble wrap. Artificial intelligence is being used to the development of the material.

"Woamy", a spinout from Aalto University, was conceived from the insights gained during the Foamwood research project. This groundbreaking endeavor led to the creation of our unique patented biofoam technology, which mimics the directional strength of wood. The outcome is a high-quality solid foam, exceptional in its strength and remarkable for its lightweight nature.

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