4D: Printing Multi-Material Shape Change
Invention type: Technology
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Case number: #16494J
The combination of 3D printing technology plus the additional dimension of transformation over time of the printed object is referred to herein as 4D printing technology. Particular arrangements of the additive manufacturing material(s) used in the 3D printing process can create a printed 3D object that transforms over time from a first, printed shape to a second, predetermined shape.
Researchers
Skylar Tibbits
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Daniel Dikovsky
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Shai Hirsch
Departments: Department of Architecture
Technology Areas: Industrial Engineering & Automation: Manufacturing & Equipment
Impact Areas: Advanced Materials
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methods for additive manufacturing of an object
United States of America | Granted | 11,155,025
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