Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Lithographic crystallinity regulation in additive fabrication of thermoplastics (CRAFT).

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

Selective infusion of spatially controlled domains via vat photopolymerization 3D-printing for chemically diverse multimaterial parts.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Volumetric Additive Manufacturing of Dormant Catalytic Chemistries to Generate Silicone Micro- and Millifluidic Devices and Instant Molds.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2025
Same author

3D Printing of Poly(methyl methacrylate) by Interfacial Photopolymerization.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2025
Same author

Combining Metal-Free and Metal-Mediated Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization for Efficient Synthesis of Bottlebrush Polymers.

ACS macro letters·2025
Same author

Regio-Selective Mechanical Enhancement of Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticle Composites via Light-Mediated Crosslinking.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 20, 2026

Author Spotlight: Quantitative Characterization of Liquid Photosensitive Bioink Properties for Continuous Digital Light Processing Based Printing
04:32

Author Spotlight: Quantitative Characterization of Liquid Photosensitive Bioink Properties for Continuous Digital Light Processing Based Printing

Published on: April 14, 2023

1.7K

Modular Elastomer Photoresins for Digital Light Processing Additive Manufacturing.

Carl J Thrasher1, Johanna J Schwartz1, Andrew J Boydston1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Washington , P.O. Box 351700, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States.

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|October 18, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed versatile photoresins for accessible 3D printing of soft materials. These adaptable silicone and hydrogel resins enable the creation of elastomeric objects with tunable properties for advanced applications.

Keywords:
3D printingdigital light processingelastomericflexiblestereolithography

More Related Videos

Micro-masonry for 3D Additive Micromanufacturing
08:45

Micro-masonry for 3D Additive Micromanufacturing

Published on: August 1, 2014

10.9K
Stereolithographic 3D Printing with Renewable Acrylates
08:28

Stereolithographic 3D Printing with Renewable Acrylates

Published on: September 12, 2018

10.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 20, 2026

Author Spotlight: Quantitative Characterization of Liquid Photosensitive Bioink Properties for Continuous Digital Light Processing Based Printing
04:32

Author Spotlight: Quantitative Characterization of Liquid Photosensitive Bioink Properties for Continuous Digital Light Processing Based Printing

Published on: April 14, 2023

1.7K
Micro-masonry for 3D Additive Micromanufacturing
08:45

Micro-masonry for 3D Additive Micromanufacturing

Published on: August 1, 2014

10.9K
Stereolithographic 3D Printing with Renewable Acrylates
08:28

Stereolithographic 3D Printing with Renewable Acrylates

Published on: September 12, 2018

10.0K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • Digital Light Processing (DLP) additive manufacturing enables complex object fabrication.
  • Development of elastomeric materials with tunable properties is crucial for advanced applications.
  • Accessible and low-cost 3D printing methods are in high demand.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a series of photoresins for producing elastomeric objects using DLP.
  • To demonstrate the modularity and tunability of the photoresin formulations.
  • To showcase the potential of these materials in advanced prototyping.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of modular photoresins based on silicones, hydrogels, and hybrids.
  • Utilizing entry-level equipment and visible light for DLP printing under ambient conditions.
  • Characterization of mechanical properties, including tensile elongation and Shore A hardness.
  • Evaluation of swelling behavior in water.
  • Fabrication of a multimaterial pneumatic gripper.

Main Results:

  • Photoresins produced elastomeric objects with maximum elongations up to 472%.
  • Tunable swelling behavior in water was achieved.
  • Shore A hardness values ranged from 13.7 to 33.3.
  • A functional multimaterial pneumatic gripper was successfully printed.
  • The printing process is accessible using entry-level equipment and visible light.

Conclusions:

  • The developed photoresins offer a versatile platform for creating elastomeric materials via accessible DLP 3D printing.
  • The modular nature of the formulations allows for straightforward tuning of mechanical properties.
  • These materials hold significant potential for applications in soft robotics, wearable devices, and simulated tissues.