In 4D Printing, Special Materials Are Used To Print Objects That Change Shape After Being Printed In 3D
4D Printing |
The application of the fourth
dimension (4D) to the third dimension (3D) is known as 4D printing technology.
With the help of 4D, the created 3D object can change its shape on its own in
response to external stimuli such as heat, light, electricity, magnetic field,
and others. Thus, 4D printing refers to the ability of objects to change their
structure over time by utilising the behaviour of different materials, and it
does not require human intervention in the process. Furthermore, there is a
growing demand for flexible objects in a variety of applications such as
adaptive wind turbines, self-folding packaging, and others.
The advanced version of 3D
technology, 4D technology, offers improved quality, efficiency, and performance
capabilities over traditional manufacturing techniques. The technology used in 4D
Printing technology creates materials that can change their
behaviour and properties in response to changes in temperature, pressure, and
so on. For example, in March 2016, Airbus SAS, a European aerospace company, announced
a collaboration with MIT's Media Lab, a U.S.-based research lab, to develop a
solution that will cool its engines based on temperature and other factors.
They created an air inlet
component that can change in response to aerodynamic conditions, reducing air
resistance. Furthermore, the growing need to reduce manufacturing and
processing costs as a result of increased competition is fueling growth in the
future. Several companies have also begun to use these advanced 4D printing
technologies to create high-quality products for users. These 4D printing
products have lower manufacturing, transportation, and handling costs, which
saves resources and efforts while also preserving the environment.
Most healthcare industries are
stressed during this time of social and economic despair due to a lack of beds
and medical equipment. There has been a disruption in the supply chain of these
medical equipment throughout the United States, Europe, and India, resulting in
a shortage of medical equipment and kits. In Italy, for example, there is a
shortage of medical equipment and PPE kits for the protection of hospital
workers.
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