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- HempshadeThe research explores the chemical interactions and material properties that emerge from different formulations of these three regionally available resources. Magnesium, hemp and potato starch are characteristic raw materials of Eastern Groningen. Within this project, they are being investigated as components in furniture and interior design products.
- Magoxid-coatThe MAGOXID-COAT® layer is a crystalline oxide ceramic with a high content of extremely resistant compounds such as spinels, e.g. MgAl204. The plasma-chemical process produces oxide ceramic layers, which, in addition to providing a high level of protection against wear and corrosion, also meets other requirements such as hardness, uniform layer formation, fatigue strength, dimensional accuracy and temperature load capacity.
- Cast metal: Liquid free formFew architects know about the possibilities of cast metal. Few designers use the marvelous products created with this technology. Force lines precisely shaped in…
- Concrete as a Carbon Sink: CO₂-Binding Cement Substitute Aims to Transform ConstructionResearchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are developing a concrete material that could lower construction-related emissions while permanently storing carbon dioxide. The…
- SINH LaminateThe magnesium oxide sheet material results in a multi-functional fire-resistant sheet material. Application for interior floor coverings and wall or (kitchen) furniture. By choosing plastic-film PVC veneer finishing (which is UV resistant), this laminate can also be used outdoor. Mold, termite, insect free. Available in Ebony, Beech, Walnut, Ivory. Prints and colors can also be produced on request and client specification.
- Biodegradable powerKeywords in material innovation keep popping up. Sustainability, of course. Lightweight, translucent and smart materials, too. Materials that conserve or produce energy are becoming…
- Mineral magnesite could help remove CO2 from the atmosphereResearchers found a rapid way of producing magnesite, a mineral that stores carbon dioxide. If developed to an industrial scale, it could help with…
- Mother of pearl mosaic tilesThese mother of pearl tiles consist of a boar with pre-mounted mother of pearl mosaics, designed to not require grouting. Mounted on a fire proof fibre, magnesium or honeycomb board, the tiles and panels offer a convenient and exclusive surface finish. Utilising both fresh water and salt water pearl, the mosaics are available in a series of various colours, styles and patterns.
- Precycled materialsRecycling may be a good thing, but Dutch furniture and product design company Newaste argues that ‘precycling’ is even better. Newaste skips the processing…
- SuperwoolThese Superwool fibre blankets are manufactured to offer good performance in high-temperature applications. The blankets are designed from pure raw Calcium-Magnesium-Silicate (CMS) and can be altered to achieve desired properties such as fibre diameter, shot content, fibre length and form. It can be used in expansion joint construction, base seals and thermal and acoustical insulation.
- TOPIA TEGELPeyrel Design presents distinctive decorative tiles known as “Topia Tegel”. The tiles are created using magnesium oxychloride sourced from Veendam and hemp shives from Oude Pekela. The unique feature of Topia Tegel lies in its manufacturing process—a NO BAKE, NO GLAZE method.
- Zinc FoamA lightweight foamed metal which is also self-skinning. The honeycomb effect found within the foam bubble matrix actually increases the structural integrity of the materials due to the random diffusion of stress lines.
- Coffee cups made from a sand material inspired by dunesInspired by ever shifting dunes, The Foundry by Tinkah developed a mouldable material made with desert sand, which they used to produce coffee cups.…
- Old materials, new technology: leather and wooden laptopsNo matter how old they are, some materials never go out of style. Whether for aesthetics or sustainability, computer manufacturer HP and Irish company…
- GaudenziMechanically stamped plates, manufactured with presses. Tubular or plain, single or multi-wire, corrugated, round or flat wire, straightened mesh. Applications: Furniture, decorative purposes, steps, cable trays, fireplaces, non-sliding floors, cooker hoods, etc.
- Ignorance is Bliss project repurposes waste metal as pigmentsWith her ongoing Ignorance is Bliss project, designer Agne Kucerenkaite repurposes metal waste from industries as pigments to make new valuable products, including ceramic…
- On the road to a sustainable and durable futureVarious initiatives are experimenting with new materials to build more sustainable roads in the future. Many roads are made from asphalt or concrete, but…
- Source: solar panels that extract water from the airAccess to clean drinking water seems to be a privilege rather than a right. Deserts are expanding and draughts are happening because of climate…
- SINH Building SolutionsSINH Building Solutions (formerly known as Withindia) is an innovative company based in The Netherlands, with production facilities in India and China. They deliver high quality…
- Unfinished Freshwater Mother of Pearl TilesThe Unfinished Freshwater Mother Of Pearl range has clean symmetrical lines and a natural vibrance. The surface is unpolished, left raw as it is found in nature. The tiles consist of freshwater Mother of Pearl on a backing, for which several materials are available. As the shells are natural products, the tiles will never be the same.
- The Solar Highway“Make no little plans”, said Daniel Burnham, the mastermind of the 1893 world’s fair in Chicago. American designers have a penchant for big ideas.…
- MetafuseLightweight components with the strength and stiffness of metal combined with the design flexibility and lightweight benefits of high-performance thermoplastics.
- Materials that defy gravityWhat binds all architects? This is the question that architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars poses at the start of every seminar he gives. The letters filled…
- ShowerGuardShowerGuard glass is a kind of glass that’s protected during manufacturing with a patented ion beam process. This technology permanently seals the glass surface, for a shower that stays clean forever with just a minimal amount of cleaning.
