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Carbon Footprint
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: carbon …
Material Innovation: A Sustainable Future
Recently, Materials Specialist, Jessica Brenner spoke with the American Academy of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Chapter at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her presentation "Material …
Material Profile: CF3D™
Composites are valued for being extremely strong and light and providing high strength to weight ratios and stiffness - but conventional composites manufacturing can be very expensive. Though 3D …
Industry Insight: Expanding the Re-bond Foam Market
This presentation was part of a larger corporate event for our friends at Covestro, but its value reaches beyond their doors. Here, Dr. Andrew Dent speaks to the importance of looking beyond a …
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Flexible Composites
EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, hosts this Material Seminar, Flexible Composites: Utilizing the Performance of Woven Composites but in Flexible Forms. In this presentation, Dr. Dent shares a …
Composites and Natural Fiber Composites
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: composites …
What types of questions do clients approach you with?
In this Ask an Expert, EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, responds to the question: What types of questions do clients approach you with? …
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A New Generation of Aluminum Is Stronger and Less Carbon-Intensive
New forms of the highly abundant and ubiquitous material double down on its recyclability and explore ways of reducing its carbon footprint. Abundant in the earth’s crust and backed by a robust …
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Top Five Materials: March 2021
From a 100% natural stone-like material made entirely from fish scales, to shape memory material that adapts to human temperature, Material Library and Online Database continue to grow. Check out the …
Waste: An Ocean of Opportunity
This morning we were joined by Giulio Bonazzi, Chairman and CEO of Aquafil Group, the manufacturers of ECONYL® yarn for our ongoing #MCXLive Webinar Series. As is often the case, our audience had …
Top Five Materials: February 2021
From a rainbow of bio-pigments to extra fine stainless steel mesh that feels like water in your hands, Material Library and Online Database continue to grow. Check out the Top Five Material additions …
Why Polyolefins Are a Popular and Sustainable Plastic Option
A mainstay of outdoor furniture, unique properties make these recyclable, clean plastics more sustainable than other synthetics. Sometimes names are confusing. Polyolefin is a term used to refer to …
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Ask Us Anything: Materials Edition
Starting 2021 with fresh goals and objectives? If you're working on a new project or have an idea percolating but are faced with a few material concerns or stumbling blocks, this event is for you! Ask …
Top Five Materials: January 2021
From 3D reflective (and premium gold colored) heat transfers to bio-composites made from upcycled waste, Material Library and Online Database continue to grow. Check out the Top Five Material …
Case Study: Sounds like we’ve got a winner.
Ultimate Ears, a Logitech brand, was in search of materials to bring their new social speaker, the UE Boom, to life. The goal was to eschew traditional materials and provide a completely new …
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