Concepts and Terminologies in 4D Printing

4D printing (4DP) is a promising technology that enables additive manufactured parts to be programmed for actuation, reducing the need for external power or electromechanical systems. As this area of research has grown exponentially, this review paper aims to define and establish fundamental concept...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2020-07, Vol.10 (13), p.4443
Main Authors: Pei, Eujin, Loh, Giselle Hsiang, Nam, Seokwoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
4D Printing
Additive manufacturing
Behavior
Concept formation
definitions
Deformation
Methods
Planning
Researchers
shape change behaviour
shape memory material
Smart materials
terminologies
Terminology
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Summary:4D printing (4DP) is a promising technology that enables additive manufactured parts to be programmed for actuation, reducing the need for external power or electromechanical systems. As this area of research has grown exponentially, this review paper aims to define and establish fundamental concepts and terminologies used in the field of 4DP. The objective is to encourage researchers to adopt a more consistent approach and a standardized set of vocabulary associated with this emerging field. Even though the paper covers the most widely used definitions, the multidisciplinary nature may mean that certain words could be used interchangeably or have a different meaning in another context.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app10134443