Biomimicry, or biomimetics, is the design and production of materials that are modeled after biological species and processes. A closely related field is bionics, or the application of biological …
Thin and Thick Coatings
Compare and contrast the differences between thin and tick coatings and their benefits. …
Design for Disassembly
Design for disassembly (DfD) is a design methodology that considers a product or structure’s end-of-life, such that it can be repaired, refurbished, or recycled following its intended use. Moreover, …
Materiality
Materiality is the notion that the physical properties of a product influences how the product is used. Moreover, materiality may refer to the end-uses of a material in product …
Biomanufacturing, Cell Culture, Fermentation, Regeneration
Biomanufacturing is the practice of artificially deriving material from a biological source. In practice, manufacturers use this processing method to transform renewable feedstocks from nature into …
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Materials Driven Design
Materials driven design is a design methodology that utilizes knowledge of a material and its processing characteristics to influence the design of a product. This methodology not only supports the …
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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Top Five Materials: March 2022
MC 534334 / Ruby from Omnipel Technologies srl Omnipel Technologies offers a collection of fabrics with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPE) rubber injection-molded onto the surface for three-dimensional …
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 …
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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Top Five Materials: February 2022
MC 785602 / Plastic Free Paper from Lactips Lactips' Plastic Free Paper offers a new PFAS, PVDC, and silicone-free coating that provides barrier and thermo-sealing properties while ensuring the …
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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