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China Terminology ›› 2014, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (4): 54-55.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8578.2014.04.013

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Overview of 4D Printing Technology

SHAO Wen, XING Minghao   

  • Received:2014-06-15 Online:2014-08-25 Published:2020-07-01

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Abstract: 4D printing is a technology which adding one-dimensional time element on the basis of 3 D printing. People can set models and time by software, thus modified materials shape in set time. Relative to the 3D printing, 4D printing is more intelligent, because the materials could be assembly by itself, which has the advantages of economic, efficient and direct.

Key words: 4D printing, modified materials

CLC Number:  (术语规范及交流)