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Origami Inspired Self-assembly of Patterned and Reconfigurable Particles

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3D printing of complex origami assemblages for reconfigurable structures.

Zeang Zhao¹, Xiao Kuang, Jiangtao Wu

¹The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA. qih@me.gatech.edu.

|September 27, 2018

Summary

Researchers developed a novel 3D printing method for origami structures. This technique creates strong, foldable origami assemblages with hinge-panel elements for engineering applications.

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Area of Science:

Engineering
Materials Science
Robotics

Background:

Origami engineering principles are applied to soft robots, stretchable electronics, and metamaterials.
Current 3D origami fabrication methods are limited by technology and materials, often requiring assembly and binding agents.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a new method for directly 3D printing origami assemblages with load-bearing capacity.
To overcome limitations in fabricating complex 3D origami structures.

Main Methods:

Introduction of hinge-panel elements with finite thickness and length for mechanical behavior.
Development of a novel photocurable elastomer system for foldability and repeatability.
Fabrication using digital light processing-based 3D printing technology.

Main Results:

Successful direct 3D printing of origami assemblages mimicking paper counterparts.
Achieved acceptable strength and load-bearing capacity for engineering applications.
Demonstrated design flexibility and fabrication efficiency for enhanced load-bearing origami structures.

Conclusions:

The proposed 3D printing method enables direct fabrication of strong, foldable origami structures.
This approach offers enhanced load-bearing capacity and selective deformation modes.
Facilitates diverse applications in soft robotics, electronics, and metamaterials.