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27/10/201631/10/2016

The Eiffel Tower recovering its shape using 4D Printing

The Eiffel Tower recovering its shape using 4D Printing.Unlike 3D printing, 4D printed structures have the potential to transform shape in a pre-programmed way in response to a stimulus (e.g. changes in temperature). These types of structural transformations currently exist outside of additive manufacturing, with research having already demonstrated “shape memory” and “smart material” properties. Continue reading “The Eiffel Tower recovering its shape using 4D Printing”

26/10/201626/10/2016

TU Delft researchers develop self-twisting of DNA-inspired constructs (VIDEO)

TU Delft researchers develop self-twisting of DNA-inspired constructs. Researchers at TU Delft have made flat surfaces that are 3D printed and then ‘taught’ how to self- fold later. The materials are potentially very well suited for all kinds of medical implants. They report on their findings in the October 24th edition of Materials Horizons which features this research on its cover.

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13/10/201613/01/2017

3D printed complex microoptics – Presented by Harald Giessen , University of Stuttgart

3D printed complex microoptics – Presented by Prof. Dr. Harald Giessen , University of Stuttgart ,at the 4D Printing & Meta Materials Conference, which takes place on 1 February 2017 at Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands. Continue reading “3D printed complex microoptics – Presented by Harald Giessen , University of Stuttgart”