In this month’s Miniscape we will be talking about the latest developments in bio-derived pigments and dyes. One that I’m excited about is a spinout company from a development out of the …
Decorative Coatings for CMF Packaging
The company Stolzle Glass has been working on developments to improve the durability of decorations. Normally embossing has done directly via the mold during production of the bottles. Stolzle offers …
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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Miniscape: 3D Printing – Disrupting Packaging
In this month’s Miniscape, we are looking at how 3D printing is disrupting packaging. The 3D packaging industry was valued at $12.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow by 70% in 2023. 3D …
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Miniscape: Carbon Fiber
In this Miniscape, Materials Specialist Jessica Brenner talks about carbon fiber. Carbon fiber offers a great way for companies to reduce the weight of their products. This not only offers …
Miniscape: The Evolution of Conductive Materials
Today, our wearable technology mostly consists of smart watches or headphones restricted to the rigid object it’s contained to, but smart clothing has the potential to be a second skin, adjusting to …
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Miniscape: Fibre On Yarn Surface Entanglement
In this Miniscape we join Materials Specialist, Jessica Brenner as she welcomes Sonia Reynolds of Zephlinear to talk about the innovative 4th class of textile: FOYSE or Fibre On Yarn Surface …
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Miniscape: New Recycling Technologies Developed for the Fashion Industry
In this Miniscape, Materials Specialist Jessica Brenner will review new recycling technologies that have been developed for the fashion industry. Circ: Technology System The company, Circ, has …
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Miniscape: Food-derived Innovations for Fashion and Packaging
In this month's Miniscape, Materials Specialist, Jessica Brenner discusses food-derived innovations for the fashion and packaging industry. Here, she reviews a few companies that have been developing …
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Miniscape: Zero Waste and Zero Emission Technologies in the Fashion Industry
In this month's Miniscape Material Specialist Jessica Brenner will be exploring zero waste and zero emission technologies in the fashion industry. These practices are increasingly important for the …
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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 …
Miniscape: Algae and Fungi-based Foam Alternatives
In this Miniscape we will be reviewing some algae and fungi-based sustainable foam alternatives. Conventional foam is made from fossil fuel-based resources, and as we’ve seen a growing demand for …
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