Researchers have been experimenting with techniques to 3D print objects that can be unfolded into their full size after printing.
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The Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Origami Technique
Overcoming build volume limitations can be done with origami-like 3D printing approaches.
Folded 3D Designs are the Next Thing?
FoldStar provides a very unusual 3D model generation system.
Discover the Ins and Outs of Folding Patterns with this Origami Simulator
Origami, which comes from the Japanese words ori meaning “folding” and kami meaning “paper”, is a pretty niche field which requires dedication, delicate hands, and a lot of free time.
4D Printing to be Worth USD$162M? What?
I’m looking at a press release describing what is called “4D Printing” and it seems a bit hard to believe.
Researchers Develop Unusual 3D Printing Technique
TU Delft researchers have combined two 3D printing techniques together to demonstrate a powerful new process.
Forget Z Layers – Just Fold Instead!
The fundamental premise of 3D printing is layers. We add them a fraction of a millimetre at a time, be it with plastic, powder or some expensive goop, it is the basis of all 3D printing. Even the software assumes this is the case as it slices our 3D models into layers suitable for printing. … Continue reading Forget Z Layers – Just Fold Instead!