In this seminar, learn from our EVP of Research and industry expert Dr. Andrew Dent as he shares his top material and design trends from Thermoplastic Concentrates. …
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Demystifying plastics: Overcoming (mis)conceptions to create a sustainable product portfolio
Plastics as a class of materials is currently undergoing a PR nightmare, with its favorability ratings at ‘underwater’. Ask the average consumer about their opinion on the material, and there will be …
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. …
Building Sustainability
Navigating the complexities on the path to a more sustainable future By: Andrew Dent, Ph.D. This article originally appeared in the Advanced Textiles Source There is an abundance of information …
Sustainability Certifications for Packaging
Throughout the material world and the things we make from it, sustainability certifications have arisen as the most effective way for brands to demonstrate a commitment to lowering environmental …
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Sustainability in Fashion and Consumer Products
Dr. Andrew Dent, Material ConneXion’s EVP of research, shares his thoughts and outlook in sustainability in fashion and consumer products. Learn crucial takeaways such as: Sustainability …
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Wood – Processing an Age-Old Material in Modern Ways
Processing an Age-Old Material in Modern Ways - Look around you. Chances are you will see more than a few wood surfaces. And I can bet that these are likely to be warmer and more enjoyable as a …
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Hemp –the serendipitous evolution of a once banned but now flourishing herb
Hemp –the serendipitous evolution of a once banned but now flourishing herb. Versatile, fast-growing, ubiquitous, and one of the few materials that screams sustainability, bamboo can be a viable basis …
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The Evolution of MDD
Even well-known materials evolve! In this seminar with Dr. Andrew Dent, we explore the wide range of applications and improvements even the most well-known materials have undergone in the last decade …
How do I learn about new manufacturing processes for my design?
Effective design saves time and money - and taking manufacturability into consideration when designing will maximize your speed and efficiency. While the materials, themselves, are important, …
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Interactive Packaging Technology: Transforming the Ordinary with Smart Connected Packaging
Dr. Andrew Dent is in conversation with Raghav Narsalay and Anita Etrati of Accenture to discuss smart, connected packaging. Read the article from the research by Sef Tuma, Raghav Narsalay, …
