OSU College of Engineering unveils liquid crystalline elastomer structures that can crawl, fold and snap directly after printing.
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Innovative Direct Ink Writing Method Allows Variable Softness in 3D Printed Objects
Researchers have developed a unique approach to direct ink writing that has the ability to vary softness throughout the print.
The Most Elastic Filament Ever?
Recreus announced a new filament that might be the most elastic flexible material on the market.
NIST Scientists Make Advances In 3D Printing Gels And Soft Materials
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently invented a method to 3D print gels and soft materials.
Unusual Engineered Material Maintains Strength With Light
What is a light-stabilized material? Could it be used in 3D printing? If so, what could you make?
Automating 3D Print Parameters For Optimal Results
Researchers are developing machine learning systems that could potentially automate the complex 3D print parameters used in 3D printing jobs.
Soft Bonding: The Future For Soft 3D Prints?
I’m reading about an interesting new process for bonding soft materials that may have an application for 3D printing.
3D Printed Soft Robots Could Be “A Thing”
Eindhoven-based 3D print aficionado Joris Peels makes the case for 3D printed soft robots.