Inspired by kirigami, a type of Japanese paper art, researchers have created a new material that transforms from a grid into ...
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Single string pull turns flat designs into 3D structures for modular space habitats
When a user pulls the string, the structure moves smoothly into its final 3D form. If the user releases the string, the ...
MIT researchers have developed a new method for designing 3D structures that can be transformed from a flat configuration ...
Most of us expect materials to behave in a familiar way. When you pull on fabric, it stretches longer and becomes thinner. This is true for everyday materials like rubber, plastic, and most textiles.
Previous research in the field of auxetic fabrics has focused on fiber composites. These structures are naturally very stiff. This makes them suitable for applications where the material only needs to ...
Why auxetic materials offer some unique advantages in sensor fabrication. How additive manufacturing was used with autextic materials to create unique pressure and force sensors. The structure and ...
The development of new materials based on industrial wastes has been the focus of much research for a sustainable world. The growing demand for tyres has been every year exacerbating environmental ...
Abstract: This paper introduces a morphing surface concept based on thermally switchable auxetic unit cells for adaptive aerodynamic applications. The structure combines a flexible membrane made of ...
New advances in 3D printed ‘smart’ plastics with unusual deformation properties could lead to a new generation of materials designed to monitor their own condition in real time. An international team ...
Stay up to date with everything that is happening in the wonderful world of AM via our LinkedIn community. Engineers from the University of Glasgow have achieved a breakthrough in their development of ...
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