DARPA METALS Program: Redefining Material Design for Next-Generation Engineering

DARPA’s METALS program is redefining engineering by enabling programmable materials that adapt to stress, heat, and performance demands. Introduction: Breaking the “One-Part, One-Material” Paradigm Modern defense systems operate in extreme environments where the performance and reliability of materials can dictate mission success or failure. Historically, engineers have been constrained by the “one-material-per-part” paradigm—selecting a single…