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Zetix

Dec 03, 2011Comments off

Blast-mitigation and ballistic-protection textiles Most blast-defense systems are only capable of coping with a single explosive event. Once they have deployed, any protection they offered

Jali Cascata Zari

Nov 29, 2011Comments off

Light refractive polymer sandwich panel Sensitile Systems’ Jali Cascata Zari panels combine the light refractive properties of their Jali series of panels—acrylic-based composites designed to

Monocoque

Nov 26, 2011Comments off

Single shell photopolymer skin Monocoque stands for a construction technique that supports structural load using an object’s external skin. Contradictory to the traditional design of

Mercury Glass

Nov 18, 2011Comments off

Hand-blown silvered glass Silvered glass “Mercury Glass” was invented in the nineteenth century as a decorative substitute for more expensive silver tableware. Where traditional Mercury

Placage

Nov 15, 2011Comments off

High-contrast linear hardwood veneer panels Placage is a bespoke wood veneer collection, available in five striped patterns, from subtle to vibrant, in varying widths. This

Xposed

Nov 11, 2011Comments off

Cement based eco-composite Xposed is a refined cement-based eco-composite made from natural minerals and up to 25% post-industrial recycled content. Standard Slab materials are available

Expancel

Nov 04, 2011Comments off

Thermoplastic microspheres Unexpanded Expancel thermoplastic microspheres are small plastic particles that contain a droplet of liquid hydrocarbon. When heated, the plastic shells soften and the

Woven Stone

Oct 31, 2011Comments off

Profiled stone tile mosaic Woven Stone is part of the ASI Specialty Products Magna Mosaic Collection. Earth tones combined with dimensional, geometric features create a

Creacrete

Oct 24, 2011Comments off

Ultradense concrete Concrete is an omnipresent material in architecture and public space. Previous attempts to use it in product design have led to massive, heavy

Wellboard

Oct 10, 2011Comments off

Corrugated cellulose sheet material Wellboard consists of 100% cellulose with no adhesives or binders. Different profiles are pressed into a flat base plate using heat