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4D Printing

4D printing uses smart materials that can change their shape over time in response to external stimuli like heat, light, and pressure. SciNews.
About This Trend
The latest innovation in the evolving 3D-printing industry is 4D printing, which adds a fourth dimension: time. 4D printing uses smart materials that can change their shape over time by bending, twisting, shrinking, or expanding in response to external stimuli like heat, light, and pressure. While this technology is still in its early development stages, its application could be a potential game-changer in multiple industries, including medicine, manufacturing, construction, and automotive.
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Transportation and Infrastructure
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