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[Oceanside50]

http://www.scientificamerican.com/artic ... ufacturing

[Lordo]

4D printing. Inspired by molecular self-assembly, it is a process that is very common in biological structures. The 3D-printed materials are made to change shape and self-assemble, much like molecules do in biology. In fact, researchers at MIT have been working on programmable materials. The idea is to be able to print a material and over time the material will change its structure into some meaningful shape. The change can take place due to a movement or something such as an environmental factor. In theory, the application can have a big impact on construction or design. For example, astronauts would be able to easily assemble needed structures. In areas like the ocean or the top of a skyscraper, materials could be simply created. Previously, this may have been difficult or dangerous.

[kurupetos]

4D printing. Inspired by molecular self-assembly, it is a process that is very common in biological structures. The 3D-printed materials are made to change shape and self-assemble, much like molecules do in biology. In fact, researchers at MIT have been working on programmable materials. The idea is to be able to print a material and over time the material will change its structure into some meaningful shape. The change can take place due to a movement or something such as an environmental factor. In theory, the application can have a big impact on construction or design. For example, astronauts would be able to easily assemble needed structures. In areas like the ocean or the top of a skyscraper, materials could be simply created. Previously, this may have been difficult or dangerous.

Are you interested in science, Lordo? So far I thought you were only interested in rectal matters...

[Lordo]

its no good pretending i am interested in such crap when we all know as a greek swine it has been your per-ocupation since the begining of time dear boy no wash your mouth with soup god only knows what you have been doing with it.

[kurupetos]

its no good pretending i am interested in such crap when we all know as a greek swine it has been your per-ocupation since the begining of time dear boy no wash your mouth with soup god only knows what you have been doing with it.

soup? Your last working brain cell is about to kick the bucket...