Robert W. Gore
Robert W. Gore | |
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Gore in 2005 | |
| Born | April 15, 1937 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | September 17, 2020 (aged 83) Earleville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware, University of Minnesota |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemical engineering |
| Institutions | W. L. Gore & Associates |
| External videos | |
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| "I decided to give one of these rods a huge stretch, fast, a jerk... and it stretched 1000%", Scientists You Must Know: Bob Gore, Science History Institute |
Robert W. Gore (April 15, 1937 – September 17, 2020) was an American engineer and scientist, inventor and businessman. Gore led his family's company, W. L. Gore & Associates, in developing applications of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ranging from computer cables to medical equipment to the outer layer of space suits. His most significant breakthrough was likely the invention of Gore-Tex, a waterproof and breathable fabric popularly known for its use in sporting and outdoor gear.