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Trend Report – The Ecology Of Care
The Ecology of Care marks a decisive cultural shift — one that moves us away from centuries of extractive thinking and toward something more embedded, more reciprocal. It reframes our relationship to …
Top 5 Materials – June 2026
1. Surf Block MC# 1364301 Manufacturer - Surf Block An insulated composite concrete form (ICCF) made from 84% recycled expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) and 16% Hawaiian cement. The EPS …
What Designers Were Looking For in Q1 2026: The 15 Most-Viewed Materials on Our Platform
Every quarter, we look at what our global community of designers, engineers, and material scientists is actually searching, clicking, and spending time with inside the MCX library. Not what they say …
Material Case Study: The Flexible Claw Clip
How a material substitution transformed a staple hair care product. Ever since the first person wanted to put their hair up, they've been met with a rigid tool. Bones and sticks, then wood, ivory, …
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Top 5 Materials – May 2026
1. BioSintering® MC# 1364401 Manufacturer - Deklin A ceramic-like wall tile produced without kiln firing, made from over 95% recycled gypsum and a bio-based binder that enables …
APLF 2026 Material Report
APLF 2026 took place March 12–14 in Hong Kong, bringing together suppliers and innovators from over 65 countries. Organized by region and expertise, the fair highlighted both established manufacturers …
Top 5 Materials – April 2026
1. KRUSHED PLASTICS MC# 1363402 Manufacturer - Revive Innovations Ltd. Bespoke recycled sheet materials made from post-consumer DVD cases (rPP, polypropylene). The sheets may also …
Trend Report – The Slow Wellness Revolution
After decades shaped by speed, optimization, and constant stimulation, contemporary societies are reaching a point of saturation. Mental overload, digital noise, environmental anxiety, and performance …
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Top 5 Materials – March 2026
1. RE-CD MC# 1363401 Manufacturer - Revive Innovations Ltd. A composite material made solely from waste CDs and DVDs (polycarbonate) without additional binders, just heat and pressure. …
CES: Materials, Manufacturing, and Systems Thinking
In a sea of wearables, robotics, and display technologies, there were quieter conversations on advances in manufacturing, material, and energy systems that caught our attention. Some of these …
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CES 2026: Trend Report
CES 2026 took place from January 6–9 across 12 official venues in Las Vegas, welcoming over 148,000 attendees and featuring more than 4,100 exhibitors, including roughly 1,200 startups. As we explored …
Top 5 Materials – February 2026
1. Gmund Wood MC# 600514 Manufacturer - Büttenpapierfabrik Gmund GmbH & Co. KG A range of FSC®-certified papers embossed with pronounced wood grain textures across multiple …
Top 5 Materials – January 2026
1. YULASTIC® MC# 733402 Manufacturer - Yulex Corporation Natural rubber fibers in the form of threads or filaments that serve as a direct drop-in replacement for spandex or elastane. The …
Highly Functional Material Week
From November 12-14th, 2025, the Tokyo edition of Highly Functional Material Week took place in Chiba, Japan. The event was hosted at Makuhari Messe and featured over 1000 exhibitors. Over its 3-day …
Tradeshow Report: Greenbuild 2025
The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo took place from November 4-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event covered pressing topics for the green building industry including LEEDv5 …
