DuPont™ Kevlar® EXO™ Named Edison Award Finalist in the Critical Safety Materials Advancement category
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has announced that its Kevlar® EXO™ innovation has been selected as a finalist for the Edison Awards in the Critical Safety Materials Advancement category. This breakthrough in body armor technology offers enhanced ballistic protection while maintaining mobility and comfort for military and law enforcement personnel.
The material features improved pliability, contouring to body curves for a more inclusive protection solution. The finalist selection process involved rigorous evaluation by the Edison Awards Steering Committee, comprising senior scientists, engineers, designers, and academics. Winners will be announced at the 2025 Edison Awards Gala in Fort Myers, Florida on April 3rd.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) ha annunciato che la sua innovazione Kevlar® EXO™ è stata selezionata come finalista per i Edison Awards nella categoria Avanzamento dei Materiali di Sicurezza Critica. Questa innovazione nella tecnologia dei giubbotti antiproiettile offre una protezione balistica migliorata mantenendo al contempo mobilità e comfort per il personale militare e delle forze dell'ordine.
Il materiale presenta una maggiore elasticità, adattandosi alle curve del corpo per una soluzione di protezione più inclusiva. Il processo di selezione dei finalisti ha coinvolto una rigorosa valutazione da parte del Comitato Direttivo degli Edison Awards, composto da scienziati senior, ingegneri, designer e accademici. I vincitori saranno annunciati durante il Gala degli Edison Awards 2025 a Fort Myers, Florida, il 3 aprile.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) ha anunciado que su innovación Kevlar® EXO™ ha sido seleccionada como finalista para los Edison Awards en la categoría de Avance de Materiales de Seguridad Crítica. Este avance en la tecnología de armaduras corporales ofrece una protección balística mejorada mientras mantiene la movilidad y la comodidad para el personal militar y de las fuerzas del orden.
El material presenta una mejor flexibilidad, adaptándose a las curvas del cuerpo para una solución de protección más inclusiva. El proceso de selección de finalistas involucró una rigurosa evaluación por parte del Comité Directivo de los Edison Awards, compuesto por científicos, ingenieros, diseñadores y académicos de alto nivel. Los ganadores se anunciarán en la Gala de los Edison Awards 2025 en Fort Myers, Florida, el 3 de abril.
듀폰 (NYSE: DD)는 자사의 혁신 제품 Kevlar® EXO™가 에디슨 어워드의 중요 안전 소재 발전 부문에서 최종 후보로 선정되었다고 발표했습니다. 이 신기술은 군인과 경찰관을 위한 이동성과 편안함을 유지하면서 강화된 탄도 보호를 제공합니다.
이 소재는 향상된 유연성을 가지고 있어 몸의 곡선에 맞춰 보다 포괄적인 보호 솔루션을 제공합니다. 최종 후보 선정 과정은 고위 과학자, 엔지니어, 디자이너 및 학자들로 구성된 에디슨 어워드 운영위원회의 철저한 평가를 포함했습니다. 수상자는 2025년 4월 3일 플로리다주 포트 마이어스에서 열리는 에디슨 어워드 갈라에서 발표될 예정입니다.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) a annoncé que son innovation Kevlar® EXO™ a été sélectionnée comme finaliste pour les Edison Awards dans la catégorie Avancement des Matériaux de Sécurité Critique. Cette avancée dans la technologie des gilets pare-balles offre une protection balistique améliorée tout en maintenant la mobilité et le confort pour le personnel militaire et des forces de l'ordre.
Le matériau présente une meilleure souplesse, s'adaptant aux courbes du corps pour une solution de protection plus inclusive. Le processus de sélection des finalistes a impliqué une évaluation rigoureuse par le Comité de Pilotage des Edison Awards, composé de scientifiques, d'ingénieurs, de designers et d'universitaires de haut niveau. Les gagnants seront annoncés lors du Gala des Edison Awards 2025 à Fort Myers, en Floride, le 3 avril.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Innovation Kevlar® EXO™ als Finalist für die Edison Awards in der Kategorie Fortschritt der kritischen Sicherheitsmaterialien ausgewählt wurde. Dieser Durchbruch in der Technologie der Körperschutzwesten bietet verbesserten ballistischen Schutz und gleichzeitig Mobilität und Komfort für Militär- und Polizeipersonal.
Das Material zeichnet sich durch eine verbesserte Flexibilität aus und passt sich den Körperkonturen an, um eine inklusivere Schutzlösung zu bieten. Der Auswahlprozess der Finalisten umfasste eine strenge Bewertung durch das Lenkungskomitee der Edison Awards, das aus hochrangigen Wissenschaftlern, Ingenieuren, Designern und Akademikern besteht. Die Gewinner werden am 3. April 2025 bei der Edison Awards Gala in Fort Myers, Florida, bekannt gegeben.
- Innovation in critical safety materials with potential market expansion
- Enhanced product features meeting specific market needs
- Recognition by prestigious industry awards strengthening market position
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DuPont™ Kevlar® has long been the advanced material behind high-performing body armor that protects those who serve. Now, with body armor crafted using Kevlar® EXO™, military and law enforcement officers can experience previously unavailable levels of ballistic protection without compromising on mobility and comfort. With unmatched pliability, Kevlar® EXO™ contours to curves and body lines, providing a more body-inclusive solution while still offering maximum protection.
"Kevlar® EXO™ is solving real-world challenges by redefining the standards of protection and performance," said Nicole Blankenbeckler, Technical Director at DuPont, "Protective equipment needs to be not only strong but also comfortable, flexible and lightweight to ensure maximum protection in the demanding environments where it is deployed—whether in law enforcement, military operations, or space exploration. We are incredibly proud and honored to be a finalist in 2025."
This year's finalists were selected from thousands of submissions and were rigorously evaluated on concept, value and impact by the Edison Awards Steering Committee, which is made up of an independent panel of senior scientists, engineers, designers and academics. Their expertise ensures that the winners represent the highest standards of ingenuity and influence across industries.
"Edison once said, 'The value of an idea lies in the using of it,' and our 2025 finalists embody this sentiment in extraordinary ways," said Frank Bonafilia, Executive Director of the Edison Awards. "From healthcare and sustainability, to just the tip of the iceberg of what's possible with AI and robotics, these innovators are tackling the world's most pressing challenges and creating solutions that inspire progress for future generations."
The Edison Awards™ is an annual competition honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation. The gold, silver and bronze winners will be announced at the 2025 Edison Awards Gala in
DuPont Kevlar® EXO™ is redefining the standards for ballistic and near ballistic protection. For more information about DuPont and Kevlar® EXO™, please visit here.
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DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
About The Edison Awards:
Established in 1987, the Edison Awards are dedicated to recognizing, honoring and fostering innovations and innovators. Named after Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), the annual competition honors excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design and innovation. The organization's mission is to inspire and enable individuals and organizations to create a better future by recognizing and celebrating the world's most innovative new products, services, and business leaders. To register for the April 2-3 event, visit www.edisonawards.com.
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