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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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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 …
In this Ask an Expert, EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, shares one of the first questions he'll ask when discussing a material for a new project: "Can I Foam It?" …
In this Eye On, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, shares important takeaways from her time at the 2021 Foam Expo. She fills us in on the new innovations and technologies in foam and offers final …
What is the future of comfort? Support? Impact protection? Energy conservation? For a generation, PU foams have been the go-to for these areas, providing reliable and effective answers to these …
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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: …
FibriTech is a fibrous, lightweight bio-composite made from renewable organic resources. MC 1137601 / FibriTech from FibriTech FibriTech materials have around 90% cellulose or lignocellulose …
VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, hosts this Material Seminar: Reimagining Foam - Flexible Lattices, Spacer Textiles, Nonwovens, and Beyond. Here, she takes a look at breakthroughs in design, …
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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: …
In this Ask an Expert Material Specialist Jessica Brenner responds to the question: How do our clients define comfort? The meaning of comfort is dependent on the product. In apparel and …
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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From a compound made with regenerated rubber to a cork-coated yarn technology, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out our research team's Top 5 picks from July's new …
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins Dr. Andrew Dent in this Material Seminar, Concrete & Associates: From Roman Architecture to Sleek Lifestyle Products. Together, our VP and EVP of Research discuss the …
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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: solid …
In this Eye On, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, welcomes Madison Savillow, Chief of Staff at Carbon Upcycling Technologies for an interview. The two discuss CUT's carbon capture technology that is …
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: …
MC 1112801 / Sustonable by Sustonable This engineered composite stone is made from quartz and recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. It is lightweight and can be made into thin surfaces of equal or …
On Wednesday, June 16th we welcomed Ginger Krieg Dosier the Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Biomason to the stage for our monthly #MCXLive event. Inspired by nature, Biomason's innovative …
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EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, hosts this Material Seminar, Innovations in Hard Architectural Surfaces: Concrete, Solid Surfacing & Compact Laminates. He'll share innovations helping reduce the …
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: eco …
In this Ask an Expert Material Specialist Jessica Brenner responds to the question: What are some of the challenges with using concrete for consumer products? …
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In this Miniscape Material Specialist Jessica Brenner will be reviewing some sustainable alternatives to concrete. Construction in the US relies heavily on concrete for buildings, parking lots …
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: …
This natural, stone-like material is made completely from fish scales, a by-product of the fishing industry. MC 1085401 / Scalite by Scale The company collects the scales in France from …
From a new dyeing method for aluminum using natural indigo, to a process that increases textile absorbency and is 100% biodegradable, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out June's new …
VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, hosts this Material Seminar: Additive Manufacturing – Beyond Prototyping. She'll take a look at production ready solutions, discuss the unique benefits of hybrid …
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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: 4D …
In this Ask an Expert VP of Research Dr. Gayatri Keskar responds to the question: Can you suggest some process innovations that help clients to create unique products? …
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EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, hosts this Material Seminar: Manufacturing of Tomorrow. He offers insights into current manufacturing trends, technologies to pay attention to, and what can be …
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: hybrid …
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 …
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 …
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 …
On Wednesday, May 12th, 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 …
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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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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 …
