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  1. ArticleMaterica Introduces the Superfici Venice Collection: A New Approach to Metalised BoiserieMaterica, a company specialising in advanced metalised surfaces, has introduced the Superfici Venice Collection, a new series of boiserie panels developed in collaboration with…
  2. MaterialKuiiKuii is a 100% biodegradable upcycled fruit-based biopolymer. Its natural appearance resembles leather, but has similar characteristics to rubber. The material is available in a wide variety of colours, shades and textures. The product’s texture may vary from rough to smooth as well as its thickness. It is ideal for laser cutting, acrylic paint application, engraving, hand and machine sewing.
  3. MaterialWellboardWellboard is made of 100% pressed cellulose (wood pulp), hot pressed to form a corrugated board without added adhesives. Wellboard can be cut by water jet or laser; it can be ground, milled, perforated and bonded by veneer press.
  4. ArticleGone offers a biodegradable alternative to plastic packagingWith her project Gone, designer Lizzie Wright developed a plant-based bioplastic material that is fully compostable in a matter of days, especially with packaging…
  5. MaterialEmbossed printed canvasThese embossed print designs consist of layers of 100% cotton, with in between foam rubber to create an embossed effect. The layers of textile are glued together using a heat press, and the foam rubber is cut to size with a laser cutter. The material is printed using a digital printer. The print in combination with the embossed effect creates hyper realistic results. 
  6. MaterialExperimental textile designMUUNA is an experimental ‘materials’ studio that aims to push the boundaries of textile design beyond the traditional.The studio also produces seasonal collections of directional swatch designs for industry. MUUNA presents visionary textile concepts with a specialised focus on woven and embroidery techniques.
  7. MaterialTotomoxtleTotomoxtle is a surfacing veneer for interiors and furniture made with native Mexican corn husks that are naturally colourful. The husks are flattened and glued by hand and laser cut to make marquetry. The material is made in a partnership with indigenous farmers threatened by the introduction of genetically modified corn and the standardisation of vegetables for supermarket consumption.
  8. MaterialPaper sculpturesDesigner Kuniko Maeda uses paper carry bags as the main resource to make these paper sculptures. Instead of throwing them away, Maeda uses the paper to make works of art, applying the use of natural painting on paper through the examination of Japanese traditional craft technique and laser cutting.
  9. ArticleMathematics Inspired Design: Elevation by Rinus Roelofs‘Elevation’ is a multi-layered constructed by Rinus Roelofs made from simple paper elements that are loosely coupled to each other yet form a surprisingly…
  10. MaterialLight montageLight Montage is a series of fabrics that each combine two or three combined materials: silver lycra, silver film and colored cloth. The five designs are all made by a combination of laser cutting and crafts, for instance folding or building forms by hand. Indoor usage. The standard size is 1m x 1m.
  11. MaterialCork Textile & SurfacesThe geometric patterned surfaces have been laser cut which are available in black, three metallic and various natural finishes. The cork textiles are made from woven elastane and re-composited cork which is a by-product from the wine industry. Fabrics are available in a wide range of colours.
  12. ArticleWooden sunglassesIf you live in one of the world’s larger cities, you've probably seen people wearing hit/retro wooden sunglasses. That is, sunglasses with a wooden…
  13. MaterialIscreenIScreen is a modular unit screen of an interlocking shapes that enables users to assemble and arrange freely. It could be used as room divider or wall decoration. The basis of the material is laser cut Plywood / Masonite. A variation of wood adds colour and interest to the screen.
  14. MaterialPuzzle tileArt on Tiles has developed these interlocking puzzle/jigsaw shaped tiles. The tiles are designed by Renatto and always fit with a perfect 3 mm grout size on all edges. The tiles are not simply water or laser cut but glazed over the edges so the tiles can be installed without seeing the disturbing clay of the tiles.
  15. ArticleColoured Solar Films Enable Custom Patterns on Photovoltaic ModulesResearchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have developed a new way to integrate photovoltaic (PV) systems into architecture. They use…
  16. MaterialKoskisen Zero ThinPlyWith its state-of-the-art engineering – linking quality with sustainability – Zero ThinPly let’s you focus on creating. Zero ThinPly is a next-generation thin plywood…
  17. MaterialModular TextilesAmsterdam-based artist Iris Nijenhuis creates innovative modular artworks using textile as her main material. Through a self-developed technique, she transforms fabrics into laser-cut modular forms that are carefully assembled by hand, without stitches or glue. This unique construction system combines craftsmanship and innovation, allowing each piece to move, adapt, be repaired, and change into countless variations.
  18. MaterialStellanylStellanyl sheets are made from industrial hemp and PLA. Stellanyl is available in naturel, white and black. Stellanyl sheets are rigid and strong. The sheets can be printed, bonded with glue, cut, milled and lasered.
  19. ArticleA kinetic façade with mirroring ‘scales’In a collaboration between González Serrano Studio+ and J-AF Architecture designed an installation with moving ‘scales’ made of laser-cut mirroring, transparent and translucent pieces.…
  20. ArticleBreathing buildingsThermo bi-metals allow buildings to 'breathe'. This innovative rethinking of the building's skin could change the way we think about heating and cooling buildings.…
  21. MaterialMarquetryMarquetry patterns are composed of different materials, usually natural products such as wood veneer, straw, leather, mother-of-pearl and semi-precious stones, but also precious and non-precious metals and glass. The basic elements are defined with computer techniques, and then processed with great precision using a laser cutter.
  22. ArticleTrendsetters: Light-Up Smart Uniforms for easyJetSmart clothing is an increasingly popular trend. Budget UK airline easyJet is joining the trend by unveiling for their 20th anniversary ‘smart’ uniforms containing…
  23. ArticleCool Cabs Design AcousticsCabs design work with felt materials to create interior design elements and objects that not only look really architectural and beautiful, but also achieve…
  24. Material3mesh3mesh is a polyester spacer fabric: it consists of two nets that are joined together by fibres running perpendicular to their surface. New technologies allowed Müller Textil to vary the construction of the two outer layers and the pile yarn independently. Therefore it is possible to adjust the hardness and the spring characteristics,