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Substrate
A substrate is the surface upon which a process is conducted such as painting. It is important in the design of a product. The substrate’s base chemistry and surface properties dictates which post …
Challenges and Opportunities for Powder vs. Liquid Coatings
In this Ask an Expert, Jessica Brenner gives a quick breakdown of both powder and liquid coatings and compares the two materials in order for you to make the best decision for your company's needs. …
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Top Five Materials: May 2022
MC 78004 LOLI Pellet from LOLIWARE The world’s first seaweed-based pelletized material that is composed of a proprietary blend of biopolymers, upcycled marine biopolymer, and seashell powder to …
Design for Disassembly
Design for disassembly (DfD) is a design methodology that considers a product or structure’s end-of-life, such that it can be repaired, refurbished, or recycled following its intended use. Moreover, …
Materiality
Materiality is the notion that the physical properties of a product influences how the product is used. Moreover, materiality may refer to the end-uses of a material in product …
Material Profile: EcoCocon
MC 1112201 / EcoCocon by EcoCocon EcoCocon is a straw construction system bringing environmentally friendly solutions to the building and construction industry. Buildings and the construction sector …
The Evolution of MDD
Even well-known materials evolve! In this seminar with Dr. Andrew Dent, we explore the wide range of applications and improvements even the most well-known materials have undergone in the last decade …
How do I learn about new manufacturing processes for my design?
Effective design saves time and money - and taking manufacturability into consideration when designing will maximize your speed and efficiency. While the materials, themselves, are important, …
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Biomanufacturing, Cell Culture, Fermentation, Regeneration
Biomanufacturing is the practice of artificially deriving material from a biological source. In practice, manufacturers use this processing method to transform renewable feedstocks from nature into …
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When should you consider materials in the design process?
No matter the end product it’s important to consider the materials from the very beginning of the design process. Materials have different performance and mechanical properties which means these …
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Tandem Repeat: Smart Biomaterials for Sustainable Lifestyle
In this Eye-On, Dr. Gayatri Keskar speaks with Dr. Gözde Şenel-Ayaz, Co-founder and CEO of Tandem Repeat, who is developing programmable protein-based biomaterials for various textile …
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Materials Driven Design
Materials driven design is a design methodology that utilizes knowledge of a material and its processing characteristics to influence the design of a product. This methodology not only supports the …
Material Profile: Pyrus™
MC 1200401 / Pyrus™ from Symmetry Wood This is a wood alternative made from upcycled kombucha collected as waste material from the kombucha brewing industry. This bio-composite consists of 95% …
Our Top 10 MDD Examples
In this month's Seminar, Dr. Andrew Dent shares his favorite examples of Materials Driven Design (MDD) and discusses the impact materials have on the products we make. …
Miniscape: The Evolution of Bicycle Frame Design
In this month’s Miniscape we are looking at how the bike frame has evolved. The frame is the basic structure of a bicycle. Typically, it has a rhombus shape and consists of two triangles to …
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