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Harvard and Princeton Revolutionize 3D Printing of Soft Robotics

2/6/2025

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A groundbreaking collaboration between researchers from Harvard, Princeton, and national laboratories has led to a revolutionary method for controlling the alignment of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) in 3D printing. By fine-tuning nozzle design and printing conditions, they unlocked consistent properties, paving the way for advancements in soft robotics and prosthetics. Their remarkable findings are now featured in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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A groundbreaking collaboration between researchers from Harvard, Princeton, and national laboratories has led to a revolutionary method for controlling the alignment of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) in 3D printing. By fine-tuning nozzle design and printing conditions, they unlocked consistent properties, paving the way for advancements in soft robotics and prosthetics. Their remarkable findings are now featured in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.