A masterbatch is an additive mixed in with a polymer resin, which we call the carrier, in a highly concentrated fashion. This process of mixing the additive and resin together is called compounding …
Top Five Materials: August 2022
MC 849902 Seaqual® from Marine Plastic Sea Marine plastic is a post-consumer recycled polymer chip made from 100% Marine plastic litter. It is made from 100% recycled plastic P.E.T. found in …
MDF
MDF, or medium-density fiberboard, is an engineered wood board that consists of wood fibers or dust, wax, and a resin binder. MDF is produced by mixing wood particles with wax, resin, and water, and …
Sintered Stone
Sintered stone is a material composed of compressed stone powder, pigments, and sometimes resin. The composite is simply formed by compacting it with heat and pressure into a solid, uniform object—a …
New developments in composites inspired by JEC
Material ConneXion’s EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent discusses new developments and trends in composites that were showcased at JEC World 2022. …
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Material Profile: MoguHome
MC 8945-01 MoguHome and Mogu is a family of a hundred percent biodegradable Mycelium based, medium density composite panels that can be used for interior applications while supporting a circular …
Top Five Materials: June 2022
MC 701702 MEBA BIORESINE® from MEBA S.A.S. This material is a bio-based thermo-setting resin derived from agricultural waste that offers exceptional quality and design flexibility for premium …
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 …
Material Profile: Pyrus™
MC 1200401 / Pyrus™ from Symmetry Wood This is a wood alternative made from upcycled kombucha collected as waste material from the kombucha brewing industry. This bio-composite consists of …
Miniscape: The Evolution of Bicycle Frame Design
In this month’s Miniscape we are looking at how the bike frame has evolved. The frame is the basic structure of a bicycle. Typically, it has a rhombus shape and consists of two triangles to …
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Bamboo – The Ultragrass
Provenance and careful processing are key. Versatile, fast-growing, ubiquitous, and one of the few materials that screams sustainability, bamboo can be a viable basis for a lot of packaging designs. …
