This 3D printer can produce self-folding materials

Scientists use a cheap 3D printer to produce flat plastic products that fold into predetermined shapes such as roses, boats and even rabbits when heated. These self-
Folding plastic objects is the first step towards products such as flat plates
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States said that with the help of a hot gun, the furniture was packaged into the final shape.
In the warm sun, emergency shelters may also be laid flat and folded into shapes.
Scientists use a cheap 3D printer to produce flat plastic products that fold into predetermined shapes such as roses, boats and even rabbits when heated. These self-
Folding plastic objects is the first step towards products such as flat plates
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States said that with the help of a hot gun, the furniture was packaged into the final shape.
In the warm sun, emergency shelters may also be laid flat and folded into shapes.
\"The software is based on the new curve.
\"The folding theory represents the Ribbon movement of the curved area,\" said Byoungkwon An, a research affiliate at Carnegie Mellon University.
\"Software based on this theory can compile any 3-
\"In the absence of human intervention, the D mesh shape forms the associated thermoplastic sheet in seconds,\" An said . \". Self-
Folding materials are faster and cheaper to produce than solid 3D objects, which makes it possible to replace non-critical parts or produce prototypes using structures that approximate solid objects.
Molds for ship shells and other fiberglass products may be produced cheaply using these materials.
Researchers can create themselves.
Fold the structure using the cheapest 3D printer-
Printer-
By utilizing warping, a common problem with these printers.
\"We want to see ourselves.
Can make Parliament more democratic
Many users have access, \"said Yao, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
The FDM printer works by laying a molten thermoplastic continuous filament.
These materials contain residual stresses, which shrink when the material cools and eliminates stress.
This can lead to distorted edges and surfaces. To create self-
Folding objects, the researchers accurately control the process by changing the speed at which the thermoplastic material is deposited and combining the warp yarn
Flexible material for rubber
Materials like anti-contracture contraction
The objects on the 3D printer are flat hard plastic, the researchers said.
When the plastic is put into hot enough water to make it soft and rubber-like --
But it\'s not hot enough to melt.
The folding process is triggered.