Development of smart 4-D materials utilising novel self assembly polymers

Abstract

4D printing is a technique that uses a 3 D printer to create objects that change their shape overtime 4 D printing involves the use of smart materials that will transform when exposed to an external stimuli These can include water, heat, light or electric current 4 D printing technology is still in the early phase of research and development 4 D printing is currently being developed by industry leader and research facilities such that of MIT’s Self Assembly Lab, Stratasys and Autodesk Overall, 4 D printing is making the object ‘ while executing their ‘genetic code’ whenever you want to have it triggered