4D Printing - Dawn of an Emerging Technology Cycle

Date

2014-09-09

Authors

Pei, Eujin

Advisors

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

ISSN

0144-5154

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1108/aa-07-2014-062

Volume Title

Publisher

Emerald

Type

Article

Peer reviewed

Yes

Abstract

Purpose - This article reviews state-of-the-art developments in 4D printing, discusses what it is, investigates new applications that have been discovered and suggests its future impact

Design/methodology/approach - The article clarifies the definition of 4D printing and describes notable examples covering material science, equipment and applications

Findings - This paper highlights an emerging technology cycle where 4D printing research has gained traction within additive manufacturing. The use of stimuli-responsive materials can be programmed and printed to enable pre-determined reactions when subject to external stimuli

Originality/value - This article reviews state-of-the-art developments in 4D printing, discusses what it is, investigates new applications that have been discovered and suggests its future impact

Description

Keywords

Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, 4D Printing, Emerging Technologies, Variable Property Rapid Prototyping, Functionally Graded Rapid Prototyping

Citation

Pei, E. (2014) 4D Printing - Dawn of an Emerging Technology Cycle. Assembly Automation, 34 (4)

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/2086/10219

Rights

Research Institute

Collections

School of Art, Design and Architecture