Our services

Formhive is a material science studio helping designers, product developers and creators, startups to make smart material decisions

Material Selection / Substitution Consulting

We help teams identify, evaluate, and transition to optimal materials that meet performance, cost, and sustainability targets—without compromising on quality or compliance. Whether you're building a new product or refining an existing one, we bring deep insight into material behavior, compatibility, and viability across diverse industry contexts.

• Performance-Based Selection Strategy We assess functional demands—mechanical, thermal, chemical, and aesthetic—and recommend the best-fit material systems.

• Substitution Analysis & Feasibility Mapping Comparative evaluation of alternative materials based on lifecycle, cost, availability, and regulatory standards.

• Risk Assessment & Validation Support Guidance on reliability testing, certifications, and supplier validation for substituted materials.

• Strategic Transition Planning We help you migrate to new materials with minimal disruption to design, manufacturing, or supply chains.

• Sustainability-Driven Alternatives ESG-compliant options that support recyclability, lower carbon footprint, or ethical sourcing goals.

Material level test coordination and specification support:

We bridge the gap between innovation and reliability- by helping you navigate material testing with clarity, speed, and confidence.

• Customized Test Strategy:

  We help define which tests are actually necessary for your material or product-no more wasting time or budget.

• Lab Identification and Liaison:

  From Metallurgical to fire retardancy, we find the right lab for your industry and ensure your samples are tested under the corrected conditions.

• Bespoke Test Specification Support:

  Not sure which ASTM/ISO/IS test standard applies?

  We guide you in preparing testing documents aligned with your use-case.

• Comparative testing for supplier selection:

  Need to compare the materials from 3 different vendors? We coordinate blind testing to evaluate real performance-not just claims.

• Interpretation and Reporting:

  We help you understand test results and how they affect your product's functionality, durability and compliance.

Smart and Sustainable Material Curation

We specialize in curating high-performance materials with an emphasis on sustainability, circularity, and technological relevance. Our service bridges research intelligence with industry foresight to identify materials that meet both functional and environmental benchmarks—ideal for future-focused product innovation.

• Material Intelligence Mapping Comparative analysis of emerging materials across parameters such as lifecycle impact, regulatory compliance, and technical compatibility.

• Application-Specific Recommendations Selection of optimal materials tailored to mechanical, aesthetic, and sustainability criteria for targeted sectors.

• Database Development & Taxonomy Design Structuring knowledge systems for efficient material discovery, benchmarking, and long-term R&D continuity.

• Supplier Vetting & Sourcing Strategy Alignment with certified, ethical, and scalable sourcing partners, including insights on regional availability and logistics.

• Sustainability Metrics Integration Support integrating GHG reduction goals, recyclability scores, and ESG targets into product decision workflows.

Structured learning and engagement formats for institutions, designers ,R&D teams requiring advanced insights in material science. Our workshops are designed to clarify decision-making, strengthen internal capabilities, and align with industry standards—without disclosing proprietary methodologies.

• Material Selection Principles & Frameworks Explore selection logic across performance metrics, compliance, and feasibility without revealing internal models.

• Substitution Scenarios & Trade-Offs Analyze common material shifts driven by cost, sustainability, or performance—all grounded in publicly available standards.

• Sector-Specific Case Explorations Application-focused insights (e.g., packaging, mobility, architecture) drawn from real-world context, without client-specific data.

• Performance Evaluation Techniques Familiarize teams with standardized testing protocols and benchmarking strategies—tools to navigate regulatory and technical thresholds.

• Interactive Q&A & Diagnostic Clinics Participant-driven sessions to clarify concepts, identify high-level challenges, and initiate informed dialogue with material expert.

Custom Research and development support

We provide tailored R&D solutions for teams and organizations navigating complex material science challenges. Whether you're refining a product, scaling a breakthrough material, or optimizing technical performance, our consultancy combines domain expertise with iterative problem-solving.

• Bespoke Material Investigations: Targeted research to evaluate behavior, compatibility, and performance across diverse use cases.

• Prototype & Process Optimization: Guidance on material integration, formulation refinement, and manufacturing viability.

• Advanced Characterization Support: Access to specialized techniques—from SEM imaging to spectroscopy—to aid deep insights and validation.

• Innovation Strategy & Feasibility Studies: Technical assessments, trend analysis, and cost-performance mapping to steer your R&D roadmap.

• Collaborative Development: We work closely with R&D teams, startups, and institutions to co-develop new material systems or improve existing ones with measurable outcomes

1:1 Strategy Calls & Team Workshops