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  1. ArticleNew Camouflage Skin Inspired by SquidA great example of biomimicry, scientists at the University of Bristol in the UK are developing a new type of smart material inspired the…
  2. ArticleMaterial Xperience 2014: How materials can make you smarterMaterial Xperience is the event for material innovation. Whether you're a designer or material producer, the show is full of inspiration. New materials, high-profile…
  3. ArticleShrinkable Materials Enable Next-Generation 3D ElectronicsResearchers at Penn State have developed an unexpectedly accessible, low-cost method for producing wireless, shape-conforming electronic devices — a breakthrough with potential for designers…
  4. ArticleSmarter Sound Shield Blocks Noise Without Blocking AirA new development in sound-silencing materials from Boston University could offer promising solutions for designers seeking quieter, healthier environments—without compromising on ventilation. Researchers from…
  5. EventMaterialDistrict Expo: Materials that MatterDuring the UK Construction Week 2018, at the section Surface and Materials Show, you can enjoy MaterialDistrict Expo on 9,10 and 11 October, with…
  6. ArticleHydroceramic: Intelligent Material PrototypeThe increasing development and application of 'smart' materials in other industries is opening up new possibilities in building design. ‘Digital Matter Intelligent Constructions’, undertaken…
  7. EventMateria Exhibition – Hong KongThis June, Materia will bring a special exhibition to Hong Kong at Retail Asia Expo 2014. Materia will be there to show new materials…
  8. ArticleMaterial Xperience first day previewMaterial Xperience 2014 kicks off on January 22nd. We have a packed event for you this year. It features some of the most innovative material…
  9. ArticleDavid Oakey at Material Xperience 2014Material Xperience 2014 is dedicated to the theme of ‘The Smart Environment’. A key focus in this highly topical theme is thinking intelligently about…
  10. Article“Material trends for the Future” Exhibition`Material trends for the future` is the theme of the exhibition and the lectures held at Deubaukom in Essen. Current trends that Materia has identified…
  11. EventMaterial Xperience on Tour – UKMateria is returning to London, U.K. this spring for the second edition of May Design Series. From May 18th – 20th, Materia will be…
  12. ArticleFrom Wind Turbine Blades to Infrastructure: A Breakthrough in Composite ReuseAs wind energy continues to expand, a less visible challenge is growing at the same time: what happens to wind turbine blades at the…
  13. ArticleSweat-Inspired Paint Offers Sustainable Cooling for BuildingsResearchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a unique cement-based paint that cools buildings by mimicking the human body’s ability to sweat.…
  14. MaterialActive Protection SystemActive Protection System is a "smart" textile that remains soft and flexible until it is struck by high-impact. The active ingredient in the fabric is a dilatant silicone coating, which is a shear thickening fluid (STF).
  15. EventMaterialDistrict Expo: My Modern MaterialsDuring SURFACE Design in Dubai, you can enjoy the MaterialDistrict Expo on 17, 18 and 19 September, with the theme My Modern Materials. This…
  16. ArticleThe Future of Textiles & Fabrics: an interview with Anne Marie Commandeur & Liesbeth in ‘t HoutThe textile sector is evolving in many different sectors: the clothing industry, interior design, and technical applications. Textile innovation experts Anne Marie Commandeur and Liesbeth…
  17. ArticleMateria exhibiting at R+T 2014 in ShanghaiMateria will be present at R+T Asia in Shanghai 2014 with an exciting selection of materials geared to the Asian market. R+T Asia is…
  18. ArticleNatural Column ProjectBiomimicry is an impressive and important trend in current design. It's also a subject that received plenty of attention at Material Xperience 2014. A great…
  19. ArticleMaterial Xperience 2014 reviewMaterial Xperience 2014 The Netherlands was held last week in Rotterdam. The show, featuring Materia partners, materials’ innovation and a seminar programme, was a…
  20. ArticleWall of FameMaterial Xperience 2014, our large show in the Netherlands, was all about the ‘The Smart Environment’. From high-tech laboratory composites to great new uses…
  21. ArticleWhat’s next for materials and design?Next week sees the first German edition of Material Xperience On Tour, the material innovation show that travels far and wide to keep you…
  22. ArticleBiomimicry at Material XperienceHow can biomimicry help in our shift from an industrial to an ecological society? This essential question is the topic of discussion during Michael…