The first “4D Printing Roadmap” has been released! This comprehensive guide showcases the latest innovation and future directions in this field, developed with the collaboration of 44 leading researchers from 32 institutions worldwide!
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-665X/ad5c22
The roadmap explores the transformative potential of 4D printing across various fields, from biomedicine to aerospace. It highlights the capabilities of 4D materials to transform and adapt in response to external stimuli, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in digital manufacturing.
It comprises Introduction + 23 chapters, each providing:
1) Status, 2) Current and Future Challenges, 3) Advances in Science and Technology to Meet Challenges, 4) Concluding Remarks.