In order for graphene to become an open-source material, a solution for these two problems must be found. Mass production and 3D printing: solutions for open-source graphene.

It can be eight times as strong as steel. Startup creates incredibly strong material from unexpected source: 'You want your materials to last a lifetime or maybe two' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Particularly for global companies that source raw materials (direct spend), the world has become an unwieldy network. Bottom line, with greater than a third of all manufacturing now being ...

Material Bank launched in January 2019, founded by Adam I. Sandow. Its platform is meant to serve designers, architects and others who source and purchase the very building blocks of our physical ...

As consumers demand more sustainably advantaged products, smarter material selection and centralized guidance on material sourcing and design ensure that a brand can favorably leverage these sustainability benefits into their own assessments. Brand Protection and Assurance. The demands of apparel, footwear, consumer electronics, ...

Early in the year, Teknor Apex launched an eco-conscious Monprene thermoplastic elastomer in partnership with UBQ Materials. The TPE, Monprene S3 CP-15170 BLK, is made with 35-percent sustainable content, including post-consumer recycled materials, as well as new material, UBQ.