Access the database on and off campus from the NYSID Library homepage under the "Other Resources" menu or by clicking this link for Materials ConneXion.
If you are off campus you will be asked to log in using your NYSID authentication credentials (i.e., your nysid.edu email address and password).
Once you are on the Materials ConneXion website, you will want to create a personal account with your nysid.edu email address. When creating a personal account, you will need to enter our School Registration Key: icRPw1600875793
A personal account will allow you to save materials to "Material Boards" and share materials with peers and instructors.
For a useful overview of how to search Material ConneXion, get started by watching their short and simple Database Tutorial
Searches can be further refined based on a variety of criteria that includes performance properties, sustainability, usage, etc.
The NYSID Library maintains a subscription to Material ConneXion, an online database of advanced, innovative and sustainable materials and processes that serves as a leading resource for all disciplines of design development, including interior design, architecture, and product design.
What Can I Find on the Material ConneXion Database?
Material ConneXion maintains the world's larges subscription-based materials library with 10,000+ materials from 6,000+ manufacturers. These include polymers, carbon-based materials, glass, metals, cement-based materials as well as product information, technical specifications, application information, manufacturer and distributor contact information, material developer profiles, and material images.
How Does Material ConneXion Select Materials?
Materials are selected by a rigorous quarterly review process that relies on an independent jury of design practitioners to determine whether a new material or process is worthy of inclusion. Watch their Archived webcasts to find out more!
Does Material ConneXion Give Out Samples?
No, but full manufacturer contact information is provided for each material on their database.
Did you know? As a member of the NYSID community, Material ConneXion in NYC may also be visited by appointment by using their online reservation system and a nysid.edu email.
Please note:
Material ConneXion's corporate (non subscription) website is a great way to keep updated on material news such as "Industry articles, comprehensive videos, recent press, and material events that matter."
All images courtesy of Material ConneXion
