Dual-light 3D printing technique enables seamless blending of flexible and rigid materials

New dual-light 3D printing method combines soft and hard materials in a single object | The technology could pave the way for next-gen prosthetics and stretchable electronics

Hybrid epoxy–acrylate resins for wavelength-selective multimaterial 3D printing

Structures in nature combine hard and soft materials in precise three-dimensional (3D) arrangements, imbuing bulk properties and functionalities that remain elusive to mimic synthetically. However, the potential for biomimetic analogues to seamlessly interface hard materials with soft interfaces has driven the demand for innovative chemistries and manufacturing approaches. Here, we report a liquid resin for rapid, high-resolution digital light pr

Dual-light 3D printing technique enables seamless blending of flexible and rigid materials

Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, such as the rigid structure of bone surrounded by pliable cartilage, all with elegant and precise geometric properties, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a fast, precise new 3D printing method that seamlessly merges soft and hard properties into a single object using different colors of light.

UT Austin Researchers Develop Light-Controlled 3D Printing Technique for Mixed-Material Objects

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) have developed a 3D printing method that replicates nature’s integration of soft and hard materials—such as the bone cushioned by cartilage