Thermoextensible Structures

by AndreasBastian

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    hexagonal.stl

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    bidirectional.stl

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    unidirectional.stl

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    rectilinear.stl

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Description

3D printing's ability to produce structures with novel properties is underutilized. Once brought past the glass transition temperature, these cellular structures can be deployed around forms with complex curvature and when cooled, retain their deformed shape. This is a useful property.

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