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Made of Air
This is a carbon-negative building material made from 90% atmospheric CO2. The material is composed of waste biomass that has absorbed CO2 over its lifetime, as plants naturally absorb CO2 through …
Material Innovation for Adapative Design
What is Adaptive Design? Simply put, Adaptive Design is the design process which takes into account the particular needs of someone with a disability, though everyone could theoretically benefit from …
Sustainable Products and Practices – Hotel of Tomorrow Recap
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins the "Hotel of Tomorrow" inspiration webinar in introducing various sustainable products that can be used in the hospitality service industry now or in the near future. …
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Sintered Stone
Sintered stone is a material composed of compressed stone powder, pigments, and sometimes resin. The composite is simply formed by compacting it with heat and pressure into a solid, uniform object—a …
What types of client projects we are working on or recently worked on?
https://vimeo.com/734189686/f5ea3f99ed It should come as no surprise that we have been working on a lot of sustainability projects. Some examples of this include finding more environmentally …
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New developments in composites inspired by JEC
Material ConneXion’s EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent discusses new developments and trends in composites that were showcased at JEC World 2022. …
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Biochar
Biochar is a lightweight black residue made from ash and carbon. As you’ve likely seen before, a stack of firewood will produce black residue as it burns. This black residue, or biochar, is created by …
Material Profile: Bio-NIPU
Polyurethane formulations derived from 100% renewable feedstocks. This innovation uses a green chemical pathway without using toxic isocyanates that can be used for coatings, elastomers and foams. …
Top Five Materials: July 2022
MC 875902 Herculan from TMC Ltd. The first lightweight strong wool yarn is as durable as carpet but light and comfortable to wear with natural abrasion shield for high-performance applications. The …
Download the July 2022 Trend Report
We're thrilled to be launching the first monthly Trend Report, exclusively on the Material Insights platform. Our first Trend Report titled "Eunomia" is meant to inspire material minded design …
Bio-derived Pigments and Dyes
In this month’s Miniscape we will be talking about the latest developments in bio-derived pigments and dyes. One that I’m excited about is a spinout company from a development out of the …
July 2022 Trend Report Preview
Starting July 1st, the Material Insights platform will be launching monthly exclusive trend forecasting reports for our members. The first report, titled "Eunomia" is meant to inspire material minded …
How to Choose the right Sustainable Plastic
Companies and product designers are becoming increasingly interested in how to choose the right sustainable plastic for their product. This task can sometimes be daunting with the myriad of options on …
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The Future of Materials Presentation
Last week Material ConneXion's EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent presented on The Future of Materials for Design at Nonfiction Design, part of San Francisco Design. Watch his presentation in its' …
Material Profile: Architectural Membrane
This is an architectural membrane that collects and stores heat from solar energy, inspired by polar bear fur. The membrane is comprised of 50% polyester, 25% wax, and 25% polypropylene. The …
