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- Fibreglass pouf-lampThis lamp doubles as a pouf and can support an adult’s bodyweight. The effect is a surprising feeling of lightness – and the lamp…
- The world’s first 3D printed fibreglass boatDesigned by Italian design company Moi Composites, the MAMBO (Motor Additive Manufacturing BOat) is said to be the world’s first 3D printed fibreglass boat.…
- KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture: A Second Life for Historic FibreglassThe KÖNIGSWINTER Light Sculpture by Heilig Objects is a unique wall-mounted artwork made from a historic amber-gold corrugated fibreglass sheet. German factories produced these…
- Symbio Bridge made with fibreglass reinforced plastic and steelIn order to make the area of Midden-Delfland (NL) more accessible, a design competition was held in 2014 among students from the Technical University…
- This swarm of robots ‘spins’ tubular fibreglass structuresFiberbots, a project of researchers of the Mediated Matter Group of MIT, is a digital fabrication platform fusing cooperative robotic manufacturing with abilities to…
- 3D printing fibreglass composites with a 6-axis robot armUsing a robotic arm to 3D print has the advantage over other forms of 3D printing that it is much more flexible, giving you more…
- A fibreglass electric car with a wooden steering wheelAzulik Mobility and Roth Fablab developed a prototype electric car with no doors, a fiberglass body and a wooden steering wheel. Called EK, the…
- The world’s first speedboat made with 100% natural fibresBelgian start-up ECO2boats is currently building what will be the world’s first circular speedboat, made entirely of natural fibres, and unlike other classic boats,…
- Surfboards made with wool and bioresinThe New Zealand company Barron Surfboards has developed a new type of surfboard, made of bioresin and reinforced with wool. Traditional foam surfboards are…
- Bio•Logic: A Foam-Free Surfboard Built From Natural MaterialsGrain Surfboards, based in Maine (US), has introduced Bio•Logic—a new construction method that removes foam, fibreglass and almost all resin from surfboard production. The…
- Castomize Develops 4D Printed Orthopaedic Casts With Remouldable Smart MaterialSingapore-based medical technology company Castomize has developed a series of 4D printed orthopaedic casts that combine lightweight structures, smart materials and additive manufacturing. The…
- Exploring Hemp Composites in Aviation and BeyondCanadian company Hempearth Group is developing an aircraft made largely from hemp composites. This project shows the potential of hemp as a material for…
- Be cool with the world’s coolest whiteIn collaboration with Monopol Colors, UNStudio developed the world’s coolest white, an ultra-durable paint that protects buildings and urban structures from excessive solar radiation…
- Stronger wind turbines made with polyurethane infusion resinCovestro, supplier of high performance polymer materials, has installed their pilot wind turbines with wind blades made using polyurethane infusion resin. Wind turbine rotor…
- Polyurethane staircase creates whimsical patternsEspecially for children, French studio Artificial Architecture designed a spiral staircase made with the soft material polyurethane foam, which is slowly covered in whimsical…
- Mortuary chapel designed with modern 3D programmes and historical vault techniqueA lightweight mortuary chapel, designed by architects Fernando Vegas and Camilla Mileto, was created as a tribute to the rich ceramic-making tradition of the…
- Tormenta collection consists of soluble clothing and 3D printed shoesLast month, Dutch fashion designer Jef Montes had a debut in Paris with his Tormenta collection, which balances on the borders of fashion and…
- Zero House has a zero carbon footprint, zero toxins and zero net energyCreating a building that has a zero carbon footprint, uses zero toxins or uses zero net energy can be a challenge each on their…
- SolarGaps: generating energy while providing shade in your homeSolar power is the most popular form of renewable energy, and for home owners a great way to reduce their electrical bill. However, if…
- Revolutionary Fabric Cast ConcreteFabric Form designers Ron Culver and Joseph Sarafian have devised a fascinating method of casting concrete in Lycra sleeves stretched by robotic arms. The…
- CITA TowerThe 'CITA Tower' is a part of the overarching Complex Modelling research project at CITA, which focuses on integration of material performance in the…
- Innovation Lab Stage Lecture Programme at METS 2015This week at METS 2015 (November 17-19), we will be presenting an inspiring lecture series in addition to our exhibition of innovative materials for…
- Material Efficiency in FurnitureSometimes, a project comes along that blurs the distinction between image and reality. This is always a treat for culturally minded designers, as it…
- Prickly Pear Cactus Waste Reinforces Biobased Composite MaterialsAgricultural waste from prickly pear cactus could provide a renewable source of reinforcement for biobased composite materials, according to researchers at the University of…
