MC-1232801 This is a polyester film coating embedded with liquid photonic crystals, resulting in a color-shifting film with brand protection and anti-counterfeiting functionalities. Whereas …
Carrier Fluid
A carrier fluid mixes and delivers a coding to a sub street via some variation of dipping, spraying, or wiping. Once a coating is applied, the carrier fluid then evaporates away leaving only the …
Water vs. Solvent
This week we're going to talk about the difference between water and solvent coatings. Coatings typically contain four components. Resin that provides body Additives that lend performance …
Safe Chemistry: PFC-, PFOA-, PFOS-, PFAS-free Coatings
Join Andrew Dent as he goes over durable water-resistant coatings based around safe chemistry. …
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Thin and Thick Coatings
Compare and contrast the differences between thin and tick coatings and their benefits. …
Sustainable, water-free solution for high-performance finishing
Gayatri Keskar talks with April of APJeT, a Plasma technology company to discuss specialized textile coatings and finishes. …
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Substrate
A substrate is the surface upon which a process is conducted such as painting. It is important in the design of a product. The substrate’s base chemistry and surface properties dictates which post …
Top Five Materials: May 2022
MC 78004 LOLI Pellet from LOLIWARE The world’s first seaweed-based pelletized material that is composed of a proprietary blend of biopolymers, upcycled marine biopolymer, and seashell powder to …
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 …
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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