Archive for the ‘ceramics’ Category
UltraGlasFlooring
UltraGlas Inc. offers an embossed low-iron glass for flooring and other surface applications. UltraGlasFlooring may be laminated for suspended applications. It is available in seventeen standard surface textures that satisfy coefficient of friction requirements for dry environments; the application of...
September 5th, 2009 | glass | Read More
Intaglio Composites
Employing a combination of chemistry, high-tech equipment, concrete expertise, and graphical technology, Intaglio Composites can permanently integrate any high resolution image into the surface of precast concrete. The exposed aggregate of the concrete surface effectively becomes the transferred image;...
August 29th, 2009 | concrete, feature | Read More
Gemstone
Once glass is tempered, it cannot be cut. If someone attempts to cut tempered glass, the glass will explode. Companies often discard tempered glass when panels are scratched, damaged, or ordered by mistake. Nathan Allan has eliminated the need to discard glass using a process that formulates and detempers...
August 21st, 2009 | feature, glass | Read More
Solera
Solera is a high-performance translucent glazing made of glass. As a light diffuser, it is the equivalent of three to four layers of etched glass. Solera allows glare-free light penetration because incoming light is refracted multiple times and will bounce off ceilings and walls deep into interior spaces....
August 16th, 2009 | glass | Read More
Faswall
Faswall forms are used for building insulated reinforced concrete structures for both residential and commercial construction.
The recycled wood chip–based cement form provides a four-hour fire rating. The forms contribute zero percent to flame spread, smoke development, and fuel contribution. Because...
August 10th, 2009 | concrete | Read More
Featherpanel
Due to more stringent governmental regulations, the exhaustion of natural resources, and enhanced economic objectives, stone is being replaced by alternative materials in architecture and design. Stonelab has developed a lightweight architectural stone called Featherpanel, which is cast in highprecision...
August 4th, 2009 | concrete | Read More
Extremeconcrete
Extremeconcrete is a hyper-reinforced concrete that has the density of stone without the heavy weight. Meld’s proprietary reinforcement process distributes two types of fiber throughout the product for added strength and durability, creating a three-dimensional backbone to help maintain surface integrity....
July 29th, 2009 | concrete, feature | Read More
Walled Paper
From a distance Walled Paper appears to be typical applied patterned paper, but it is a concrete panel with a pattern cast into its surface with a textural depth of 1/64 to 3/16 inches (.03 to .5 centimeters). Combining the raw effect of concrete with the decorative effect of wallpaper and other fine...
July 25th, 2009 | concrete, feature | Read More
Syndecrete
Syndecrete is a precast concrete material developed by architect David Hertz at Syndesis, Inc., as an alternative to limited or nonrenewable natural materials such as wood and stone, as well as petroleum-based synthetic solid and laminating materials.
Syndecrete is an advanced cement-based composite...
July 17th, 2009 | concrete | Read More
Cascade
3form Glass is based on a patent-pending liquid lamination technology that allows for even distribution of objects throughout the glass. It also makes clean, exposed edges a possibility and allows frameless applications.
The newest addition to the 3form Glass line, Cascade, is produced by encapsulating...
July 14th, 2009 | feature, glass | Read More












