New 3D printing technique creates unique objects quickly and with less waste

Multimaterial 3D printing enables makers to fabricate customized devices with multiple colors and varied textures. But the process can be time-consuming and wasteful because existing 3D printers must switch between multiple nozzles, often discarding one material before they can start depositing another.

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alt="Speed-modulated ironing enables makers to fabricate objects with varied colors and textures, like the owls pictured here, using only one material with high precision. The technique is faster and produces less waste than other methods (Credits: Courtesy of the researchers)."
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Human-Computer Interaction
Manufacturing
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