4D printing

Exploring Smart Filament in 4D Printing: The Future of Adaptive 3D Materials

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What Happened Recent advancements in 3D printing have paved the way for the emergence of 4D printing, a technology that incorporates time as the fourth dimension, enabling printed objects to change shape or properties after fabrication. A key enabler of this innovation is smart filament, materials embedded with responsive properties that react to external stimuli … Read more

Advancing 4D Printing with Biobased Cellulose-Filled Smart Filaments for Humidity-Responsive Structures

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What Happened Researchers have developed biobased cellulose-filled filaments designed specifically for 4D printing of humidity-responsive smart structures, as detailed in a recent publication by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.. This work involves the codesign of filament material formulations and mesostructures to enable controlled shape changes in response to humidity, marking a significant step forward in smart … Read more