Sugru

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Sugru, here to repair a camera grip

Sugru is the brand name of a patented silicone material with a variety of uses, such as gluing , molding, caulking, insulating and cushioning. The name Sugru is derived from the Irish word sugradh , which means to play.

Material properties

In its initial state, the material has the consistency of modeling clay and can be processed like it for 30 minutes. It hardens within 24 hours and then has roughly the consistency of hard rubber , so it is dimensionally stable and elastic . In addition, the cured material is waterproof, temperature-resistant (−50 ° C to +180 ° C), dishwasher-safe, non-toxic and available in several colors. Due to these properties, it is characterized by a large number of possible uses. According to the manufacturer, the storage time of the packaged material is six months, but it can be extended by storing it in a cool place.

The exact composition of the material is kept secret by the manufacturer, but it contains two components that are considered to be potentially allergenic , so it should not get into the hands of children. Sugru is also not resistant to some solvents .

reception

Sugru is marketed by the manufacturers as a material with which a user can improve various everyday things ( hack things better ). It is therefore aimed primarily at private users such as do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists .

Sugru became known through articles in Wired magazine, which is mainly known among geeks and technology freaks, and in the technology blog BoingBoing . Articles about Sugru have now appeared in various major British newspapers and an online community has developed around the material.

In 2010, Sugru was named one of the 50 best inventions of 2010 by American Time magazine .

On June 7, 2018, the inventor received the European Inventor Award in the “Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises” category.

Emergence

The idea for Sugru came from Irish designer Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh. When she was looking for the best modeling material for her work while studying design in London , she discovered that such a material did not exist. In a total of six years of work, together with the two material researchers Ian Moss and Stephen Westall, she developed the material until it was ready for series production and founded the company FormFormForm Ltd. based in London. In May 2018 FormFormForm Ltd. taken over by tesa SE .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Interview with the inventor Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh
  2. ^ Sugru, a new adhesive for repairs and crafts
  3. ↑ FORMEROL F.10 / sugru Preliminary technical data sheet (PDF; 259 kB) Sugru.com, October 2009. Accessed on October 20, 2013.
  4. ↑ Can you hack Methyltris (methylethylketoxime) silane? . Dansdata.blogsome.com, July 1, 2010. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved October 20, 2013.  @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / dansdata.blogsome.com
  5. ↑ Is sugru resistant to oil / petrol / solvents? Archived from the original on July 22, 2012 ; accessed on September 23, 2018 (English).
  6. ↑ a b Charlie Sorrel: Sugru, An Amazing Silicon Modeling Clay for Makers and Hackers. In: Wired . December 1, 2009, accessed September 29, 2010 .
  7. ↑ Cory Doctorow: Sugru: polymer clay that fixes and sticks to pretty much everything. In: Boing Boing . December 1, 2009, accessed September 29, 2010 .
  8. ↑ Harry Wallop: Sugru: Is this the best invention since Sellotape? In: Daily Telegraph. December 1, 2009, accessed September 29, 2010 .
  9. ↑ Josh Sims: Sugru: Wonder Stuff. October 27, 2010, accessed November 6, 2010 .
  10. ↑ Sean Poulter: Sugru: The high-tech putty that will let you repair your glasses or mend a shelf. In: Daily Mail . October 28, 2010, accessed November 12, 2010 .
  11. ↑ Deirdre Van Dyk: Sugru - The 50 Best Inventions of 2010 - TIME. In: TIME Online. November 11, 2010, accessed November 12, 2010 .
  12. ^ European Patent Office: Jane ní Dhulchaointigh and Team (Ireland). Retrieved June 12, 2018 .
  13. ↑ Kilkenny woman invents best thing since blu-tack and Sellotape . Kilkenny People . January 25, 2010. Archived from the original on February 1, 2010. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved February 6, 2010. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.kilkennypeople.ie
  14. ↑ Press release tesa SE: tesa SE acquires FormFormForm Ltd. Retrieved July 20, 2019 . , Sam Shead (wired.co.uk): The rise and fall of Sugru, the British Blu Tack rival that almost crowdfunded itself to death. Retrieved July 20, 2019 .

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