95% manufacturing time saved with new origami-inspired 3D printing method
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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a hybrid 3D printing method combining origami-inspired folding with composite materials, cutting fabrication time by 95% and costs by 90%. Flat panels printed on flexible fabric fold into complex 3D shapes, eliminating expensive molds and enabling lightweight structures for aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.
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