Smart, stretchable and sustainable: The future of DLP-printed flexible devices

Smart, stretchable and sustainable: The future of DLP-printed flexible devices

Flexible devices play a central role in next-generation technologies, from health monitoring to soft robotics. However, conventional manufacturing methods such as casting and lithography often fall short—they are costly, time-consuming, and struggle with design complexity and multifunctionality. Moreover, traditional materials like rigid polymers and non-stretchable conductors compromise both comfort and durability.

Smart, Stretchable, and Sustainable: The Future of DLP-Printed Flexible Devices

A new wave of innovation is reshaping the landscape of flexible devices, driven by Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing. This high-resolution, rapid prototyping technology is redefining how soft sensors, actuators, and energy devices are fabricated, unlocking performance and customization levels once thought impossible. By merging advanced materials like hydrogels, liquid metals, and sustainable elastomers, DLP printing enables intricate de