4D printing is a rapidly developing technology, which is based on 3D printing. It facilitates the materials to change their form or appearance over the time using internal or external stimuli. 4D printing objects can be pre-programmed in many ways to react in different stimuli such as variation in temperature, water pressure, UV light, electric current or other forms of energies.
This technology offers the opportunity to design the desired transformable shaped using a wide range of materials. These materials comprise diverse properties and find applications in healthcare, military & defense, aerospace, textile, and others.
Programmable Materials
Programmable materials are composed of material compositions that are designed to achieve dynamic forms and functions. These materials are cost-effective and are easy to manufacture. They are capable of self-assembly and can be used in flat-pack shipping. These new materials include printed wood grain, self-transforming carbon fiber, custom textile composites, and other rubbers and plastics. These materials can provide extraordinary competences such as sensing, programmable actuation, and self-transformation, from a simple material.
Carbon fibers are lightweight, stiff, and they possess a high tensile strength. Therefore, these fibers are extensively used in industrial applications advanced printing, and composite technologies. Flat sheets of custom printed wood composites can be designed with the help of advanced printing and composite material technologies. Programmable textiles can be used in furniture and shipping industries.
4D Simulation Software
The tools developed by Autodesk, Inc.; such as Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Navisworks TimeLiner can be used in combination to create 4D simulations for strategic construction processes. Using these tools, construction developers can simulate planned sequences of numerous construction activities. It can assist the construction teams in recognizing the problems related to construction activities using 4D simulation.
Market Overview
According to Grand View Research, Inc.; the worldwide 4D printing market is anticipated to achieve more than USD 313.1 million by 2025. Demand for low cost industrial processes may boost the overall market during the forecast period (2019 to 2025).
Military & defense is projected to dominate the worldwide market in the forthcoming years. It is expected to be followed by aerospace. Programmable carbon may hold the largest market share over the forecast period owing to a wide range of applications in manufacturing industries.
North America is anticipated to lead the global market on account of demand by 2025. High spending on research and development activities is one of the chief regional drivers. Top companies operating in the market are Stratasys, Autodesk, and MIT Self-Assembly Lab.
In-Depth research report on 4D Printing Market:
http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/4d-printing-market
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