New research has shown a way to 3D print wooden objects that automatically unfold.
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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.
Book of the Week: Advances in Manufacturing and Processing of Materials and Structures
This week’s selection is “Advances in Manufacturing and Processing of Materials and Structures” by Yoseph Bar-Cohen.
The Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Origami Technique
Overcoming build volume limitations can be done with origami-like 3D printing approaches.
Folding Paper with 3D Printing
New research shows an interesting approach for producing mechanical paper devices with 3D printing.
Making 4D Prints Using 3D Tech
Researchers have developed a very interesting method of actuating 3D prints.
Thermorph: A New 4D Printing Concept
Researchers at CMU’s Morphing Matter Lab have developed a technique for 4D printing that could prove popular.
4D Printing to be Worth USD$162M? What?
I’m looking at a press release describing what is called “4D Printing” and it seems a bit hard to believe.