4D printing: A detailed review of materials, techniques, and applications
Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) printing has gained considerable attention since its
conception in 2013. It was made possible by interdisciplinary studies and the rapid …
conception in 2013. It was made possible by interdisciplinary studies and the rapid …
4D printing roadmap
Abstract Four-dimensional (4D) printing is an advanced manufacturing technology that has
rapidly emerged as a transformative tool with the capacity to reshape various research …
rapidly emerged as a transformative tool with the capacity to reshape various research …
Inkjet 4D print: Self-folding tessellated origami objects by inkjet UV printing
We propose Inkjet 4D Print, a self-folding fabrication method of 3D origami tessellations by
printing 2D patterns on both sides of a heat-shrinkable base sheet, using a commercialized …
printing 2D patterns on both sides of a heat-shrinkable base sheet, using a commercialized …
ThermoFit: thermoforming smart orthoses via metamaterial structures for body-fitting and component-adjusting
Smart orthoses hold great potential for intelligent rehabilitation monitoring and training.
However, most of these electronic assistive devices are typically too difficult for daily use and …
However, most of these electronic assistive devices are typically too difficult for daily use and …
Thermotion: Design and fabrication of thermofluidic composites for animation effects on object surfaces
We introduce Thermotion, a novel method using thermofluidic composites to design and
display thermochromic animation effects on object surfaces. With fluidic channels embedded …
display thermochromic animation effects on object surfaces. With fluidic channels embedded …
PneuFab: Designing Low-Cost 3D-Printed Inflatable Structures for Blow Molding Artifacts
Access to computer-aided fabrication tools, such as 3D printing, empowers various craft
techniques to democratize the creation of artifacts. To afford new blow molding techniques in …
techniques to democratize the creation of artifacts. To afford new blow molding techniques in …
Design, Mould, Grow!: A Fabrication Pipeline for Growing 3D Designs Using Myco-Materials
There is a growing interest in sustainable fabrication approaches, including the exploration
of material conservation and utilisation of waste materials. Particularly, recent work has …
of material conservation and utilisation of waste materials. Particularly, recent work has …
Measurement Patterns: User-Oriented Strategies for Dealing with Measurements and Dimensions in Making Processes
The majority of errors in making processes can be tracked back to errors in dimensional
specifications. While technical aspects of measurement, such as precision and speed have …
specifications. While technical aspects of measurement, such as precision and speed have …
EpoMemory: Multi-state shape memory for programmable morphing interfaces
Smart shape-changing materials can be adapted to different usages, which have been
leveraged for dynamic affordances and on-demand haptic feedback in HCI. However, the …
leveraged for dynamic affordances and on-demand haptic feedback in HCI. However, the …
X-Bridges: Designing Tunable Bridges to Enrich 3D Printed Objects' Deformation and Stiffness
Bridges are unique structures appeared in fused deposition modeling (FDM) that make rigid
prints flexible but not fully explored. This paper presents X-Bridges, an end-to-end workflow …
prints flexible but not fully explored. This paper presents X-Bridges, an end-to-end workflow …