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by ZDNet Author  |  July 19, 2006 11:36am PDT  |  Image 3 of 3

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More spools of Aspen aerogel. Plane and ship manufacturers use the material, which weighs far less than conventional insulation. Sports apparel maker Burton also uses it in snowboarding coats.

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