Researchers 'Stretch' Limits of Elastomers

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-26418
Published April 01, 2017 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Language:
  • English

Researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design's Digital Manufacturing and Design Centre have developed UV-curable elastomers that can be stretched by up to 1100%. The 3D-printing process supports the fabrication of soft actuators and robots, flexible electronics, and acoustic metamaterials.