The Stacks
Start-Ups: The Engine of Sustainable Innovation
Today, Dr. Gayatri Keskar welcomed Novoloop, LOLIWARE, and Werewool to the #MCXLive stage. These innovative companies are pushing the boundaries by redesigning textiles and single use products to …
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Fish fins are teaching us the secret to flexible robots and new shape-changing materials
The big idea Segmented hinges in the long, thin bones of fish fins are critical to the incredible mechanical properties of fins, and this design could inspire improved underwater propulsion systems, …
Miniscape: Fashion Trailblazers
In this month's Miniscape Material Specialist Jessica Brenner takes a look at trailblazing start-ups that are transforming the fashion industry. Materra™ Farming Systems The first company is …
Hackathon
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: …
Material Profile: Humble Bee
In honor of National Bee Day (August 21, 2021), we're showcasing this material from the Biotech company Humble Bee Incorporated. MC 936401 / Humble Bee Humble Bee is an engineered water-repellent …
Winning Together – Value Adding Startup Partnerships
VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, hosts this Material Seminar: Winning Together – Value Adding Startup Partnerships. In this seminar she takes a look at the startup and entrepreneur ecosystems …
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Incubator vs. Accelerator
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: incubator …
How can start-ups make a mark on the industry?
In this Ask an Expert Material Specialist Jessica Brenner responds to the question: What are key challenges and opportunities for start-ups to make their mark on the industry? I think a huge …
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Top Five Materials: August 2021
From a new indium decoration technology used to produce special effects to a nonwoven textile made of sheep wool, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out August's Top 5 and all the …
Thermoplastic vs Thermoset Plastics
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: …
Material Profile: Aluminium-Foam-Sandwich
AFS® is a single-material sandwich consisting of a foamed aluminum core between two solid aluminum cover layers. MC 912101 / Aluminium-Foam-Sandwich (AFS®) from pohltec metalfoam GmbH This product, …
How living structures can help protect Miami’s coastline
Miami is all about the water and living life outdoors. Walking paths and parks line large stretches of downtown waterfront with a stunning bay view. This downtown core is where the Army Corps of …
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Ocean Plastic – Provenance Is Key
Not all waste is equal. The reason why high-quality recycled polyester is so widely available is because there is a ready supply of clear plastic beverage bottles that have only had some water or …
Not the Squishy Stuff: A Look at Innovations in Rigid Foam
EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, hosts this Material Seminar, Not the Squishy Stuff: A Look at Innovations in Rigid Foam. He'll discuss rigid vs. flexible foams, talk about bio-based versions, share …
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Open Cell and Closed Cell Foams
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: open cell …
