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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 …
In the construction industry, existing manufacturing processes for concrete can have many issues including inaccurate estimates, delays, misfabrication, and waste. Precast concrete, where concrete …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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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 …
In this Miniscape, Jessica Brenner, Material Specialist, introduces us to technologies that reduce the use of water used in production - and in many cases preserves other natural resources as …
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: circular …
When considering the evolution of design and your future in it, the role of sustainability looms large and consequential. Every brand and producer is concerned about sustainability – some brands …
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Traditionally it is difficult to use wood in consumer goods because its ability to be shaped is limited due to the fact that it is solid and can’t be easily molded. Fabrication of wood requires …
Every brand and producer is concerned about sustainability - some brands better than others. Some industries fare better in their approach, but what is the overall, generational, global effect of our …
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VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, hosts this Material Seminar: The Next Generation of Beauty - Inside and Out. She'll share new innovations helping the beauty industry reduce their carbon footprint …
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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: bio-based …
In this Ask an Expert, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, responds to the question: Won't switching to more sustainable materials make my product too expensive? …
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In this Eye On, EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, brings us up to date on how brands and manufacturers are doing with regard to their plastics use. Many have promised reduction in plastic waste and …
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 1097301 / WEGANOOL by Faborg is a 100% plant-based wool alternative that is sustainable at every stage of its life-cycle - from production and processing to ultimate disposal adhering to …
VP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, hosts this Material Seminar: Waste not... What could we be doing with all the materials we throw away? He'll share a number of solutions and suggestions for utilizing …
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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: circular …
In this Ask an Expert, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, responds to the question: How has the pandemic changed the way brands are approaching sustainability? …
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From a bent glass technology that uses lasers to create new geometries from sheet glass to a premier wood substitute with the smallest ecological footprint of any lumber alternative, Material Library …
Connect SPRING was presented by The International Housewares Association, in partnership with The NPD Group and Springboard Futures. Attendees joined the virtual event March 16-26, 2021 for sessions …
In this Miniscape, Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Research, shares a few of his favorite composites and details why they stand out from the crowd and how their unique qualities impact …
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: renewable …
This building material is suited for the construction of thermally insulating structures potentially one day replacing concrete. MC 1046001 / CobBauge is a cob-based, low-cost system that uses …
On Wednesday, March 17th Dr. Gayatri Keskar, VP of Research was joined by Claudia Richardson and Romesh Patel, Ph.D. of Allbirds. Our guests shared their perspectives on product development and …
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VP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, hosts this Material Seminar: The Challenge of Composites. He'll share current innovations, 3D printing, self reinforced polymers, natural fiber, and recycling - as …
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 …
In this Ask an Expert, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, responds to the question: How has the pandemic changed the way brands are approaching sustainability? …
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In this Eye On, EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, discusses the materials and technologies utilized in wind turbines. These incredible feats of engineering have been getting a lot of attention due 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: carbon …
On March 11, 2021, Material Specialist, Jessica Brenner spoke with the American Academy of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Chapter at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her presentation …
