Strong 3D printable elastic polymer resists damage

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$In experiments, the DNGEs demonstrated fracture toughness values up to 15 times higher than comparable elastomers, and fatigue resistance values up to three times higher$

If you’ve ever tried 3D-printing anything, you know just how flimsy the results can be. In fact, simply removing them from the build plate can make you sweat, since at any moment the beautiful statuette, replacement part for your refrigerator, or gift for someone special that took 10 hours to print can shatter into a pile of PLA garbage.

Category: 3D Printing, Manufacturing, Engineering

Tags: EPFL, Materials, Flexible, tough, Soft Robotics