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Hot Topic – Lifecycle
A product’s lifecycle is the complete track that a consumer product follows, from source to disposal. Historically, consumer products have been used in a linear fashion. In other words, the resources …
Hot Topic – Renewable
A renewable material refers to a material derived from natural resources that can be replenished at a rate that exceeds its consumption in the market. For example, if five apple trees grow on a plot …
Tradeshow Recap – Outdoor Retailer
We had the pleasure of both attending as well as participating in this year's 2023 Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Salt Lake City. Discover key Insights and takeaways from the show from our VP of …
Download the March 2023 Trend Report – ‘Mashup Culture’
Our first trend report of 2023 is here! Discover how the macro trend of 'Mashup Culture' is permeating through the design world and discover innovative and sustainable drop-in material solutions, …
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Top 5 Materials – March 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: SUKANO ® PHA Color Masterbatches Manufacturer: …
Material Pulse – Antimicrobial
Research Into Antimicrobial Treatments Is Advancing If the pandemic has made anything clear with regards to materials, it is that antibacterial and antiviral treatments will continue to be relevant …
Material Pulse – What’s New in Bio-Based Packaging
What’s New in renewably sourced packaging innovations? Though we have covered a range of bio-based packaging types in this column, this last year has seen some advances in this area sufficient to …
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Carbon Capture
Carbon capture, or carbon sequestration is the process which captures atmospheric carbon dioxide that is often released by emissions-heavy industries such as energy, construction, manufacturing, and …
Oh, the Products You’ll Make with the Rubber We’ll See!
A rubber is a polymer that exhibits viscous and elastic behavior when undergoing deformation. In other words, when a rubber—a collection of long chemical chains—is exposed to some force that causes it …
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Impact Resistance, Toughness, Hardness
Impact resistance refers to a material’s ability to withstand, or absorb the energy of, a sudden impact. Another couple of terms related to impact are toughness and hardness. Toughness refers to a …
2023 CES Recap + Key Takeaways
Join Dr. Gayatri Keskar, our VP of Research as she shares her key takeaways from this year's annual Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas, NV. …
Color + Materiality in Design – A collaboration with Peclers Paris
As a designer, you know that color and materiality can have a big impact on the look and feel of a project. They can both be used to create visual interest, evoke emotion, and form a connection …
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Ask an Expert – Sustainability and ESG
A recent article in the Harvard Business Review from Andrew Winston has talked about a tumultuous 2022 for ESG and sustainability with a lot of similar concerns about ’23. …
Top 5 Materials – February 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: DURABIO™ Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Chemical …
The Evolution of Our Material World – with Dr. Zina Cinker
Join Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Research for Material ConneXion, and Dr. Zina Jarrahi Cinker – physicist, activist and chief creator of Puzzle X for a riveting discussion around materials and technology …
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