Direct 4D printing via active composite materials

Abstract

A 4D printing method is developed where the shape of a 3D-printed part can change rapidly into a new permanent one by heating.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Apr 07, 2017
Source ID
10.1126/sciadv.1602890

Entities

People

  • Chao Yuan
  • H. Jerry Qi
  • Martin L. Dunn
  • Tiejun Wang
  • Xirui Peng
  • Zhen Ding

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Digital Manufacturing and Design Centre, Singapore University of Technology and Design
  • Division of Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing Innovation
  • Georgia Tech
  • National Research Foundation
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Zhejiang University

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics