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Briefing
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- 4D Printed Materials – Engineers from Rutgers University developed lightweight 4D printed materials that can change shape or structure depending on environmental conditions, such as differences in temperature
- Flexible – Material can be deformed temporarily and returned to its original shape when heated
- Shock Absorption – Stiffness of material can be adjusted through temperature changes, from very rigid to as soft as a sponge, allowing for greater shock absorption
- Applications – Include airplane or drone wings that change shape to improve performance, lightweight space solar panels that can be collapsed during launches and reformed when needed, soft robotics, and tiny implantable minimally invasive devices that can be inserted less painfully in body
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences, Information Technology, Transportation and Logistics
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Organization
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Rutgers University
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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March 22, 2019
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