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Rotational 3D Printing Can Create Programmable Shape Morphing Lattices

Researchers developed a rotational 3D printing method that builds lattices with programmable shape morphing, an advance that could quickly advance 4D printing.

Wood Based Shape Memory Composites Activate In Sunlight

Researchers report a wood based shape memory composite that self-assembles under sunlight, hinting at practical 4D printing without wired heaters.

New Antagonistic Light Approach Could Boost Accuracy in Microscale 3D Printing

A quiet, but potentially major development in microscale 3D printing has been achieved.

Time-Based 3D Printing: Timeplast’s Water-Soluble Filament Revolutionizes Sustainability

I had a chat with the folks from Timeplast, who produce the most environmentally friendly 3D printer filament ever made.

Inkjet 4D Print: The Future of Self-Folding 3D Objects?

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a way to 2D print 3D objects.

Enhanced Conductive 3D Printing: Researchers Develop 4D Metallic Gel for 3D Printing

Researchers have developed an unusual 3D printable gel that is not only metallic, but has 4D properties, too.

Zortrax’s ESA Project: Exploring the Power of 4D Printing

Zortrax recently completed a project for ESA that involved significant use of 4D printing.

UC3M Engineers 4D Printer to Print Smart Biomedical Objects

Researchers at UC3M have developed a new 4D printer focused on the biomedical market.

The Warping Advantage in 3D Printing

New research has shown a way to 3D print wooden objects that automatically unfold.

4D Printing and Metamaterials

Just as we start to build comfort with 3D printing, scientists throw another dimension at it: another look at 4D printing.

A Look Ahead in 3D Printing with Gartner’s Pete Basiliere

We caught up with Pete Basiliere, Research Vice President, Additive Manufacturing at Gartner for a look at predictions in 3D printing and 4D printing in 2019.