What is paper honeycomb?
The honeycomb structure is a series of hexagonal cells, each arranged beside each other. Its configuration allows for a very high strength to weight ratio, and provides one of the most efficient designs.
In nature, this hexagonal configuration can be found in beehive honeycomb, and in the cellular structure of cork. Both of these materials are lightweight and durable, consistent with the properties of paper honeycomb.
The honeycomb production process requires a high level of expertise to execute. Strips of paper are glued at constant intervals alternately. When these strips are pulled apart, it creates a web of paper, with the structure similar to that of natural honeycomb. Paper is then glued onto the top and bottom surface to produce honeycomb panels.