STF Technologies LLC, a spin-off company from the University of Delaware, is a smart materials firm that develops shear thickening fluid for multiple applications. The firm's shear thickening fluid technology was originally developed for use as body armor for the Army and has the ability to change from a liquid to a solid in response to ballistic and puncture threats. This technology also has applications for puncture-resistant surgical gloves designed to protect medical professionals in orthopedic, trauma and general surgical specialties.
