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MIT has unveiled a computational framework to 3D print soft, woven metamaterials with internal fiber architectures.
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MIT has unveiled a computational framework to 3D print soft, woven metamaterials with internal fiber architectures.

Originally reported by quantumzeitgeist.com

MIT has unveiled a computational framework to 3D print soft, woven metamaterials with internal fiber architectures. Published in Nature Communications, the system uses two-photon lithography to design micron-level structures with programmable deformation and failure patterns. This innovation enables tailoring mechanical logic by varying fiber pitch and radius. By moving beyond chemistry to architectural design, we can now create spatially varying soft robotics and adaptive textiles. 🤖🧵✨ #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Metamaterials #SoftRobotics #MIT

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