MC 560107 / DURAN® Tough from SCHOTT AG This is a round glass tubing with a clear tough coating on the inner surface for safe structural applications in both interior and exterior settings. The …
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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Material Profile: Glass Foam
MC 1076301 / Glass Foam from Steven Akoun This is a moldable, glass-based foam produced entirely from waste stream content. The material offers superior insulation and abrasion properties to create …
Top Five Materials: August 2021
From a new indium decoration technology used to produce special effects to a nonwoven textile made of sheep wool, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out August's Top 5 and all the …
Recycled Glass Products Are Slowly Going Mainstream
Although glass is a perfect candidate for the circular economy, single-stream recycling and perceptions of recycled content remain significant challenges. Glass can be a frustrating material. For …
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Top Five Materials: April 2021
From a bent glass technology that uses lasers to create new geometries from sheet glass to a premier wood substitute with the smallest ecological footprint of any lumber alternative, Material Library …
Material Session 8 / Hard as Nails: Glass, Ceramics, and Metals
Material Sessions is an exciting series dedicated to trends and topics that shape the material world. Each session provides an in-depth look at current and future trends in material …
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Material Insight: BugBeat
BugBeat: Gives Waste Glass a New Life BugBeat is an absorbent stone cube manufactured from waste glass that has a highly porous structure used to absorb scent oils. The small cubes are created from …
Material Insight: UbiQD Dots
UbiQD Dots: Quantum Dots that can Harvest Sunlight for Electricity without Sacrificing Aesthetics UbiQD Dots' manufacturing process offers a less expensive, non-toxic alternative to today's quantum …
5 Materials You Need to Know: March
At Material ConneXion we’re always researching the leading-edge materials that will help you future-proof your business and lead with confidence. Here, we’ve identified the top five materials that our …
