MC 827301 / FILAVA from Isomatex S.A. This is an alternative to carbon and glass fibers made from the surprisingly abundant volcanic rock, basalt. The chemistry of these fibers is uniquely stable, in …
Our Material World: Innovations, Circularity, and the Future of Stuff
Material selection for our products, transportation, and spaces has never been more important - but what are our options? As we move toward more circular design, we need to know which materials …
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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 …
Material Profile: FILAVA™
MC 827301 / FILAVA™ FILAVA™, a volcanic rock filament, was developed by the company Isomatex as a more environmentally friendly option to carbon or aramid fibers. The volcanic rock is aggregated …
Performance Fibers for Non-Apparel Applications
For this session, Dr. Andrew Dent focuses on performance fibers. More specifically the ones that are not meant for apparel but composites for high-performance applications outside of what we wear. …
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Haptics
When we touch and feel something, that material’s tactile properties may present an experience or insight that we would’ve never expected by just looking at, smelling, listening to, or tasting it. …
What are some of the challenges and opportunities for wearables?
In this Ask an Expert, Materials Specialist, Jessica Brenner tackles the question: What are some of the challenges and opportunities for wearables to make their mark? Find out the three factors to pay …
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Eye On: CES 2022
CES 2022, the first hybrid event was anything but normal. It was messy so is the innovation as put eloquently by Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CTA. Disruption is the new norm. While in person …
Technical Textiles
Technical textiles are different from conventional textiles, in that their primary end-use goal is functional in nature, rather than aesthetic or tactile. Whereas conventional textiles are typically …
What’s the difference between virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)?
For this episode of Ask an Expert, I wanted to cover the difference between VR and AR. Both are immersive digital technologies that use headsets which enable you to access a computer type screen in a …
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Exeger: Self-powered Everyday Products for Sustainable Lifestyles
Join Dr. Keskar as she talks with Georgios Foufas, Ph.D. Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) & Deputy CEO at Exeger, who's transforming everyday life with their solar cell in leading the way towards a new …
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Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
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: greenhouse …
