Links for Information and Inspiration:
I want to preface this “resource” with the disclaimer that it – in no way – claims any sort of definitive nature. For that matter, while I have attempted to verify the information contained in these sites, most have simply managed not to say anything that I can quickly point out as false or misleading. I have tried to give most of the links a bit of context, but many producers are simply listed in their respective sections.
I prefer to stick with information from scientific groups first, and Industry groups second. This is not to say that the information presented is comprehensive and/or NOT subjectively presented; but the raw information is much more likely to be factually correct. Any information presented by a trade group should be treated with a heavy dose of “what are you not telling me?”
Many will wonder, “what about . . . ?” I have always maintained that it is impossible to wrap one’s arms around the volume of information in the Material World; and there will be sources and companies that are well known to others that I have never heard of. Additionally, the more “comprehensive” these sorts of lists become, the less useful they are.
Continue on at your own risk . . .
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Materials Databases and Materials Content Providers
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Ceramics
Cements
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Sustainability
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FF&E/Interiors
Substrates (things you can print on)/Graphics
Textiles/Fashion
Product Design
Lighting
Transportation
Packaging
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Digital Production