4D Printing & Programmable Matter

Smart materials that self-assemble or reshape over time.
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4D Printing & Programmable Matter

Components printed with responsive materials that change shape or property (stiffness, conductivity) when triggered by heat, light, or moisture, enabling self-assembling structures and adaptive parts.

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5/5
Investment
4/5
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Hardware

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Programmable Matter & 4D Printing

Materials that change shape or properties in response to external stimuli after fabrication.

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4D Printing

Smart materials that change shape or function over time.

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2011 — 2026

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