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Andreas Heiden^1,2, Michael Schardax^1,2, Michael Hüttenberger^1,2

¹Division of Soft Matter Physics, Institute for Experimental Physics, Johannes Kepler University, Altenberger Str. 69, Linz, 4040, Austria.

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Researchers developed a novel 3D printing platform for complex soft systems using biodegradable materials. This innovation enables the creation of integrated vascular networks and actuators for advanced adaptive robotics.

Keywords:

3D printing biodegradable multi‐material soft robotics tunable scaffolds vacuum actuators vascular networks

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Robotics
Biotechnology

Background:

Soft materials are crucial for developing adaptive, responsive engineered systems for challenging terrains and biological interactions.
Current 3D printing limitations hinder the creation of complex soft systems with multiple symbiotic components.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a multi-material 3D printing platform that integrates diverse materials for synergistic soft system fabrication.
To enable the creation of complex internal structures like vascular networks and embedded sensors within soft materials.

Main Methods:

A multi-material printing system combining gelatin-based hydrogels with a novel biodegradable support material.
Utilizing a support material capable of 60° overhangs and printable over gaps for structural support.
Employing triggered dissolution for selective removal of the support material and cavity formation.
Designing and 3D printing a perforation-resistant, joint-like vacuum actuator (VAc).

Main Results:

The developed system successfully prints complex soft structures with internal features.
The biodegradable support material allows for significant overhangs and controlled dissolution.
A vacuum actuator (VAc) was created, demonstrating bending up to 60° with response times as fast as 0.23 s.
The process facilitates the creation of vascular networks, tunable scaffolds, and embedded sensors in a single step.

Conclusions:

The novel multi-material printing platform overcomes limitations in soft system fabrication.
This approach enables sustainable, efficient, and streamlined production of complex, durable soft systems.
The technology paves the way for advanced applications in robotics, biomedical devices, and adaptive materials.