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Material Xperience Part 6: Meet the future of Graphic & Packaging

Material Xperience Part 6: Meet the future of Graphic & Packaging
Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | no responses

Only a few more days until Material Xperience 2018! The annual material trade fair will take place in Rotterdam Ahoy, the Netherlands. This year, we show you materials and special items from the world of architecture, interior, fashion & workwear, products, ...

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The future of mobility: an interview with Erik Tempelman

The future of mobility: an interview with Erik Tempelman
Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | no responses

What will transportation look like in the future? Will self driving cars be mainstream, or will we have moved on to flying cars? Erik Tempelman, associate professor Design Engineering at Technical University of Delft and ambassador of ...

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The future of products: an interview with Marcel Vroom

The future of products: an interview with Marcel Vroom
Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | 2 responses

What will products look like in the future? What materials will we use, and will everything be ‘smart’? Industrial designer Marcel Vroom and ambassador of the sector Products at Material Xperience paints a picture of ...

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Concept Breathe: a 3D printed ‘breathing’ car seat

Concept Breathe: a 3D printed ‘breathing’ car seat
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What will the car of the future look like? Will it be a second living room, or rather a partner that responds to our actions? Car manufacturer Audi AG and a team of students from ...

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SpaceLife: jackets designed for space

SpaceLife: jackets designed for space
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Ever wanted to own a space suit, ready to explore the unknown, or in case of an alien attack? Dutch luxury brand SpaceLife designed jackets that look like (though not replicate) classic spacesuits worn by ...

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Material Xperience part 5: Meet the Future of Mobility

Material Xperience part 5: Meet the Future of Mobility
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Only one and a half week until Material Xperience 2018! The annual material trade fair will take place in Rotterdam Ahoy, the Netherlands. This year, we show you materials and special items from the world of architecture, interior, fashion ...

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A research project by 4TU Design United at @TUDelft explores how surface texture in bio-circular materials can be precisely controlled through 3D printing. The project, Controlling Roughness, shows how designers can use roughness as a functional feature rather than a by-product. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #BioCircularMaterials #3DPrinting #AcousticDesign #SustainableArchitecture #MaterialInnovation #AdditiveManufacturing #CircularDesign #BioBasedMaterials
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have developed a new way to integrate photovoltaic (PV) systems into architecture. They use coloured films with transparent cut-outs to create realistic patterns on solar modules. These patterns can imitate materials such as roof tiles or masonry, without significantly reducing performance. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SolarDesign #BuildingIntegratedPV #MaterialInnovation #SustainableArchitecture #FacadeDesign #RenewableMaterials #CircularDesign #EnergyTransition
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have developed a new way to integrate photovoltaic (PV) systems into architecture. They use coloured films with transparent cut-outs to create realistic patterns on solar modules. These patterns can imitate materials such as roof tiles or masonry, without significantly reducing performance. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SolarDesign #BuildingIntegratedPV #MaterialInnovation #SustainableArchitecture #FacadeDesign #RenewableMaterials #CircularDesign #EnergyTransition
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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have developed a new way to integrate photovoltaic (PV) systems into architecture. They use coloured films with transparent cut-outs to create realistic patterns on solar modules. These patterns can imitate materials such as roof tiles or masonry, without significantly reducing performance. Read more at MaterialDistrict.com #MaterialInspiration #Materials #SolarDesign #BuildingIntegratedPV #MaterialInnovation #SustainableArchitecture #FacadeDesign #RenewableMaterials #CircularDesign #EnergyTransition
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