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Updates, announcements, and press highlights from Impressio—covering partnerships, funding milestones, and product progress.

Denver Company that Once Partnered with NFL Now Finding Solutions for US Military,

Press • Nov 7, 2025

Building safer helmets, and how advanced materials and real-world testing are driving safer protection systems for defense and sport applications. Layer by layer, Impressio’s engineers are fine-tuning both comfort and protection, and the soldiers testing early versions are noticing. Learn more

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NFS Phase II TECP Supplement for Developing LCE

Press • Oct, 2025

Developing LCE as a tendon augmentation device, this NSF Phase II TECP Supplement supports the translation of advanced Liquid Crystal Elastomer technology toward real-world biomedical applications. Learn more

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STTR DHA Award Phase I SBIR from the U.S. Army Defense Health Agency (DHA)

Press • Feb, 2025

We’re excited to announce that Impressio has been awarded a $250,000 Phase I SBIR from the U.S. Army Defense Health Agency (DHA). This award supports our work in multi-material 3D printing for advanced medical training models, helping enable more realistic, high-fidelity training for military medical professionals. Learn more

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Collaboration Between Impressio and Resonac, an Innovative LCE

Announcement • June, 2024

Impressio partners with innovators to accelerate next-generation solutions across protection, comfort, and performance. Learn more

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Impressio Received Phase III Funding from the U.S. Army

Funding • May, 2024

Impressio received Phase III funding from the U.S. Army Natick Soldiers Systems Center, Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), for $750,000 to continue its Helmet Liner Development for the ECH (2024). Learn more

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Impressio Has Been Developing Transformative Products

Update • Jan, 2024

A snapshot of how R&D turns into production-ready materials for impact protection and advanced performance applications. Learn more

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SBIR Phase II Funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF)

Press • Sep, 2023

Impressio is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded SBIR Phase II funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance our cutting-edge technology. Learn more

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Impressio Received Phase II Funding from the U.S. Army

Funding • May 16, 2025

Phase II support helps expand development and validation of protective solutions for demanding operational environments. Learn more

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Colorado Startups and Researchers Across the State

Feature • May 15, 2025

Impressio highlighted among Colorado innovators advancing material science and human-centered design through research partnerships. Learn more

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