In the field of soft robotics, researchers use compliant materials instead of rigid bodies.
According to Jeong A, her work can be categorised as poetry built with physical materials instead of words.
Also, modular factories buy their materials directly from the manufacturer of the materials, instead of going through an independent distributor".
This relies on a shift of mentality towards reusing/recycling of materials instead of discarding them.
You would rather spend your money on clean soil and compost or other materials instead of testing fees.
In the 1960's, the Italian company Mandarina Duck began designing ergonomic handbags and luggage in high-tech materials instead of leather.
Since Hong Kong is low on backpackers and high on bankers, Mr. Cheung and his partners use locally made promotional materials instead of merchandise from headquarters.
The benefits of components and products designed and produced in hybrid composite materials instead of metals recognized by many industries.
Substantial improvements will be possible only through a new approach: making the automobile body out of lightweight materials instead of basic carbon steel.
Using organic semiconductor materials instead of rigid silicon, it's possible to make energy-efficient, lightweight, and flexible solar cells and computer displays.
(In the early 1970s, Mr. Asher devised a contract under which he was paid fees for his labor and materials instead of for the work itself).
