High-Performance Bird Strike Protection Materials to be Shown at Verticon 2026 in Atlanta
Sparks, NV – ERG Aerospace will present its advanced Bird Strike Protection Materials at Verticon 2026 in Atlanta, March 9–12, at Booth 5303. Leveraging its patented Duocel® lightweight foam, ERG delivers high-performance solutions across aerospace applications, including bird strike protection for helicopter and eVTOL rotor blades.
ERG’s proprietary aluminum foam enables exceptional impact resistance while remaining lightweight.
Beyond bird strike protection, this versatile material is also used in a growing line of Phase Change Material (PCM) heat buffers that are gaining popularity to buffer heat during the takeoff phase of eVTOL flight.
ERG’s team of experienced engineers optimizes foam specifications for maximum performance and efficiency, ensuring each product meets exacting standards.
With two U.S.-based production facilities, ERG reliably delivers high-quality finished components to customers worldwide.
Those unable to attend Verticon can explore ERG’s full product catalog and custom solutions online at www.ergaerospace.com
About ERG Aerospace
Founded in 1967, ERG Aerospace specializes in high-performance products made from patented metal, carbon, and ceramic foams under the Duocel® brand. Duocel® foam is employed in applications ranging from air/oil separators, heat sinks, and energy absorbers to flame arrestors and electrodes. ERG components have flown on the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and in commercial aircraft worldwide.
With in-house capabilities to produce custom components of all sizes to AS9100 standards, ERG continues to innovate in open-cell rigid foam technology, holding multiple patents for its groundbreaking materials.
Contact Information:
ERG Materials and Aerospace Corp.
55 Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: +1-510- 658-9785
Website: www.ergaerospace.com
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