Sofas that self-assemble when you heat them up? How 4D printing could transform manufacturing
This unsung research area involves 3D-printing smart materials that can change shape when they come into contact with stimuli like heat or light.
Mahdi Bodaghi, Associate Professor of Smart Materials & Manufacturing, Nottingham Trent University
• conversation
Feb. 12, 2025 • ~8 min
Feb. 12, 2025 • ~8 min
A portable light system that can digitize everyday objects
A new design tool uses UV and RGB lights to change the color and textures of everyday objects. The system could enable surfaces to display dynamic patterns, such as health data and fashion designs.
Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL •
mit
Nov. 6, 2024 • ~8 min
Nov. 6, 2024 • ~8 min
Interactive mouthpiece opens new opportunities for health data, assistive technology, and hands-free interactions
“MouthIO” is an in-mouth device that users can digitally design and 3D print with integrated sensors and actuators to capture health data and interact with a computer or phone.
Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL •
mit
Oct. 28, 2024 • ~7 min
Oct. 28, 2024 • ~7 min
Artificial intelligence meets “blisk” in new DARPA-funded collaboration
Collaborative multi-university team will pursue new AI-enhanced design tools and high-throughput testing methods for next-generation turbomachinery.
Janine Liberty | Anne Wilson | Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics | Department of Mechanical Engineering •
mit
Oct. 8, 2024 • ~4 min
Oct. 8, 2024 • ~4 min
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