Pringles: The Chip Designed by MathHow a complex saddle shape ended the era of broken snacks
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Why it looks like thatThe Pringles chip utilizes a hyperbolic paraboloid shape to survive shipping without breaking. While traditional chips crumble easily and require air-filled bags, this double-curved geometry minimizes stress points and prevents cracks from spreading. The design also allows the chips to rely on aerodynamics to settle into perfect stacks during high-speed manufacturing.
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