Floating Materials

Material Days - Floating Materials

13 to 14 June 2008
Innovative materials and processes are entering the maritime area, solving problems and changing design. Learn and experiment in real time at Transplant.

Participants
Arne Svenning / NMC Norge AS / Area Sales Manager
Karina Siegmund / Nordic Innovatheque
Ralston & Bau / Human Environment Design

made for Maritim sector, companies producing objects
for water environment and creative professionals / students.¨

Program
First Day / Exploration of innovative materials.

Trend
A prospective session into the maritime sector.

Materials
A specific selection of innovative floating materials discovered by our experts.

Case study
Presentation of NMC Norge AS, a research and resource supplier of polymer materials. Insights in their newest material launch.

Second Day / Creative Experience with our experts.
Building of floating vessels out of different foam qualities, in our model workshop.
Testing / Presentation / Documentation on the fjord.

All Events take place at Transplant, a design and business centre which allows you to go from idea to final concept without wasting time. A creative plateform with room for exhibitions, seminars and meetings, a place for small and grand occasions alike. Our tools for design and product  development - the material library (Nordic Innovatheque) and the prototype workshop (Shape) - are unique resources at your disposal. The building, which is designed by architect Attila Eris
(known for example for his work with Paul Klee Zentrum, Bern, on appointment by Renzo Piano), covers 600 m2and is situated at the banks of the intimate and beautiful Dalsfjorden. Transplant is an invitation to meet, discover, think, sense and be surprised.

www.transplant.nu
Information, booking and travel info:
Transplant / 6963 Dale i Sunnfjord, Norway
www.transplant.nu / live@transplant.nu // tel. +47 57735200