“SMART” POLYMERS for 4D printing
Carnot Chimie Balard Cirimat Institute - Carnot preparing the futur
Additive manufacturing is perceived as a real industrial revolution.
Constant developments in manufacturing techniques and types of materials – notably stimuli-responsive
polymers – have contributed to the emergence of 4D printing technology.
This new approach enables a 3D printed object to change over time in a controlled manner in response to
external stimuli.
