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
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
What Happened At Formnext 2025, BigRep unveiled its latest lineup of large-format 3D printers, complemented by innovative filament materials designed for industrial applications. Among these materials, smart filaments—capable of responding to environmental stimuli or embedding functional properties—were a key highlight. This development was reported by 3D Printing Industry. This event marks a significant step in … Read more
What Happened Smart Materials 3D, a pioneering company in the realm of sustainable 3D printing, has developed innovative smart filaments derived from natural sources such as oysters, pine, and cork. This breakthrough, detailed in a recent VoxelMatters article, showcases how these bio-embedded materials are being transformed into 3D printing filaments that combine sustainability with smart … Read more