If you haven’t heard of Inventables before, you’re in for a treat – this Chicago-based company is dedicated to connecting material manufacturers and suppliers with designers, having amassed an impressive collection of materials and technologies up for grabs on their website.
The fully searchable database is free to use and materials are categorized according to potential applications and keywords ranging from sensorial qualities, such as smoothness, texture and transparency, to functional properties like flexibility, conductivity and weight.
Selecting a material brings up detailed information about its properties, possible uses and a contact form to put you in touch with the manufacturer. In the spirit of Web 2.0, there is also a list of suggested materials to take your research further and you can leave feedback and suggestions for other users.
To give it a try for yourself, visit www.inventables.com
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