Millipore Sigma Materials Science
Advanced materials for research and development. Merck's materials science division provides advanced materials for electronics, energy, biomedical, and manufacturing research applications. Its catalog includes nanomaterials, organic semiconductors, perovskites, MOFs, and other emerging materials for cutting-edge research and development. Sigma-Aldrich materials are characterized and documented with certificates of analysis ensuring the purity and specifications researchers require. The platform serves as the primary procurement source for research-grade materials in academic and industrial laboratories.
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Material ConneXion
Global materials consultancy and innovation library. The physical library houses over 10,000 material samples that members can examine in person at locations in New York, Bangkok, and other cities. Its consultancy services help brands and manufacturers identify innovative materials aligned with sustainability goals and performance requirements. Material ConneXion curates emerging materials from global suppliers covering bioplastics, smart textiles, advanced composites, and surface treatments. The platform bridges material science innovation with product design and architecture applications.
Transmaterial
Database of innovative materials for designers. The database catalogs cutting-edge materials organized by manufacturing process, sustainability profile, and application domain for architects and designers. Each entry includes detailed specifications, manufacturer contacts, and application examples showing how the material performs in real projects. The platform focuses on materials that push boundaries in areas like responsive surfaces, light-transmitting concrete, and self-healing polymers. Blaine Brownell founded the resource as a complement to his books documenting material innovation in design.
Materia
Dutch material library and innovation platform. The platform rebranded as MaterialDistrict showcases innovative materials submitted by manufacturers with detailed specifications and application photographs. Its annual MaterialDistrict events bring together material producers, designers, and architects for hands-on material exploration. The editorial team publishes articles on material trends, sustainability developments, and emerging technologies in material science. Membership provides access to the full material database with advanced search and comparison tools.
Material Archive
LA-based lending library of innovative materials. The lending library in Los Angeles provides designers with physical material samples they can borrow and evaluate during the design process. Its collection focuses on innovative and sustainable materials relevant to architecture, interior design, and product development in the LA creative community. Material workshops and events introduce designers to new material possibilities and connect them with manufacturers and suppliers. The archive serves as a bridge between material manufacturers seeking design adoption and designers exploring material options.
Graphenea
Leading graphene producer offering CVD films, graphene oxide, field-effect transistor chips, and custom foundry services for research and industry. The company produces high-quality graphene through CVD growth on copper substrates and chemical oxidation processes for research and industrial applications. Its product range includes monolayer graphene films, graphene oxide dispersions, and graphene-based field-effect transistor chips. Graphenea serves semiconductor, photonics, sensor, and energy research with characterized graphene materials meeting published specifications. The company operates foundry services for custom graphene device fabrication.
Goodfellow
Metals, ceramics, and polymers for research. The supplier provides metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites in research quantities with over 150,000 products available for scientific and engineering applications. Its catalog covers elements, alloys, compounds, and specialty materials in forms including foil, wire, rod, sheet, and powder. Goodfellow serves research laboratories, universities, and R&D departments needing small quantities of precisely specified materials. The company provides technical data and material selection guidance for research applications.