# Damage-Tolerant Glass Berkeley Lab and Caltech Develop Superstrong Metallic Glass By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superstrong-metallic-glass References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/01/scientists-inve-1.php) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/superstrong-metallic-glass-developed/17557/) Who would have known that researchers could develop a superstrong metallic glass that is potentially tougher than steel. Imagine a world where car windshields resist rocks and windows remain intact after a baseball hits it. Developed by scientists from the [Berkeley Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/financial-education-platform) and the [California Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast), this superstrong metallic glass bends instead of cracks when stressed. This plasticity could introduce a whole new sturdiness to a slew of products out there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superstrong Metallic Glass:** Development of superstrong metallic glass material has created an opportunity for new, unbreakable products. - **Damage-tolerant Glass:** Advancement of damage-tolerant glass will lead to the creation of safer and more durable consumer products. - **Plasticity Technology:** The use of plasticity technology in products could transform multiple industries and solve current durability issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry could use superstrong metallic glass to create more durable and long-lasting windshields. - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry could use damage-tolerant glass to create safer buildings and structures. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry could use plasticity technology in the creation of more durable and shatter-resistant screens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Technology Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corning-gorilla-glass-victus-2.md) - [Ultra-Durable Smartphone Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gorilla-glass-victus-2.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Hip Implant Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superelastic-alloy.md) - [Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g3dp-2.md) - [Reimagined Structural Timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwood.md) - [Unbreakable Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-wine-glass.md) - [Break-Resistant Champagne Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-glasses1.md) - [3D Glass Printing Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-glass-structures.md) - [Unsinkable Metal Vessel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-tubes.md)