Satiating infinite desire with finite resources Increasingly, assertions of blame and evolving vocabulary dominate sustainability discourse. This tension is best exemplified by the fashion industry, …
Retail and Visual Merchandising Materials Update
This month's seminar, join Andrew Dent, EVP of material research as he gives you an update on retail and visual merchandising materials. We've been doing a lot of work in this area and we've been …
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Thin and Thick Coatings
Compare and contrast the differences between thin and tick coatings and their benefits. …
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 …
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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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 Top 10 MDD Examples
In this month's Seminar, Dr. Andrew Dent shares his favorite examples of Materials Driven Design (MDD) and discusses the impact materials have on the products we make. …
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, …
