PEEK honeycomb design offers ideal balance between superior crash protection and weight reduction for vehicles with limited deformation space

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1103951

"energy-absorbing box with aluminum shell filled with Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) high-performance thermoplastic core, arranged in regular hexagonal honeycomb pattern... alternative to hollow structures or heavy aluminum foam fillers in car's front-end, 1st line of defense in low speed crash... increased average crushing load 18.1% for more stable, progressive, efficient energy dissipation... approximately 19% lighter than conventional aluminum foam, for exceptional specific energy absorption (strength-to-weight ratio)"