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Material Profile: EcoCore®
This new technology, EcoCore® was developed by Bockatech to produce injection-molded packaging with polypropylene skin-foam-skin walls almost instantly. MC 1122501 / EcoCore® by Bockatech It is …
Miniscape: Future Textiles
In this Miniscape Material Specialist Jessica Brenner will discuss the future of customizable textiles. We have been seeing a rise in the automation of everything from textile processing to …
3D Knitting vs. Flatbed Knitting
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: 3D …
What is preventing the wider adoption of 3D printing?
In this Ask an Expert, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, responds to the questions: What are the key barriers preventing the wider adoption of 3D printing, and outside aerospace and medical, what …
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Manufacturing of Tomorrow: A Brand at the Cutting Edge
Today we welcome Donato Diez, Brand Director of Shave Care at P&G / Gillette, to talk about the company’s foray into the world of additive manufacturing for fabrication of their iconic shave …
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Eye On: Made in Space
In this Eye On, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, shares some out of this world insight on brands and manufacturers that are working in the Space-for-Earth and Space-for-Space Economies. What does …
Additive Manufacturing
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: additive …
Material Profile: Soliquid
In the construction industry, existing manufacturing processes for concrete can have many issues including inaccurate estimates, delays, misfabrication, and waste. Precast concrete, where concrete is …
Material Wise x Dr. Andrew Dent: An Interview
In March, Dr. Andrew Dent sat down for a conversation with Nancy Fendler of Material Wise for a conversation about materials. Listen and you'll find it's far more than that. For students interested …
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Top Five Materials: May 2021
From a translucent wood veneer suitable for touch sensitive use, to recycled natural rubber made from clean waste medical gloves, Material Library and Online Database continue to grow. Check out the …
Cradle to Cradle
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: cradle to …
Sustainable Materials for a Better Future
Sustainability is often labeled a nice-to-have rather than a necessity. Join us for a conversation with Mardis Bagley, Creative Director at Nonfiction. In this #MCXLive, we discuss the common …
Can you recommend any sustainability resources or trade shows?
In this Ask an Expert, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, responds to the question: Can you recommend any sustainability resources or trade shows? …
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A Future with Plastics: A Conversation
Our friends at Rainlight, an international design studio with offices in New York and London, invited Dr. Andrew Dent to have a conversation surrounding plastics use in design and the design …
Algae: Fast-Growing and Versatile
Somewhat an unsung hero of the plant world, algae rarely make headlines in our search for viable alternatives to our reliance on synthetic, oil-based plastics. Perhaps because they exist mainly below …
