• 18 Apr 2012

    Following the example of flexible neon-like Led cords (matériO O0818), a research team comprising of biologists and bioengineers at UC San Diego, have been able to create a living

  • 17 Apr 2012

    In line with recognized materials for their high-performance features such as spider silk (matériO T0311), there is now the Shrilk!

  • 16 Apr 2012

    Resembling to electrochromic glass (matériO G0426), this dress uses smart e-foils.

  • 2 Apr 2012

    Seen during the last JEC trade fair (International Composite materials fair), these beautiful carbon fibre structures, which can be used for benches or other kinds of lightweight furniture... 

  • 21 Mar 2012
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    The German carmaker Mercedes has created an invisible car by using LEDs (matériO O0832)!

  • 21 Mar 2012

    Here is "The Glowing Man", an excellent project of the artist Jacob Sutton that shot the snowboarder William Hughes in the middle of the night, equipped with a combination entirely covered with LED

  • 5 Mar 2012

    You do not like too much when your host asks you to remove your shoes for fear of displaying your worn or mismatched socks?!

  • 14 Feb 2012

    Unlike the image that the word "robot" calls to mind, here's a surprising new generation!

  • 14 Feb 2012

    Here is a natural alternative to the Lego bricks: The company Colors Tokyo features a collection of Earth Blocks made from a m

  • 14 Feb 2012

    Scratch Shield is a clearcoat that is more scratch resistant compared with conventional clearcoats, helping a vehicle maintain its new look for a longer period of time.

  • 13 Feb 2012

    A few months ago, during a training session, matériO was fortunate to welcome Julien

  • 9 Feb 2012

    Julien Morin and Mathieu Missiaen from the Creative Sweatshop Studio, have invented a funny recipe revealing an astonishing mastery of jelly (matériO R1659)!

  • 28 Dec 2011

    Prashant Kamat, professor of chemistry and biochemistry within the University Notre-Dame, finalized a revolutionary mixture!

  • 13 Dec 2011

    Made from elastic straps (matériO T0246), stretched over a tilted metal frame, these minimalist chairs do not look like chairs at first glance.

  • 13 Dec 2011

    Providing the same level of shock absorption than a traditional high-end tire, a tire that is "inflatable", while minimizing its wear and making it puncture-proof: This is the challenge which was l

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