MIT just developed a printer/the techniques to print fully working hydraulics, including the fluid in a single go:
Working hydraulics in 1 print!
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Anders Olsson
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Re: Working hydraulics in 1 print!
That is interesting!
I wonder if one could do something similar in ninjaflex in the Ultimaker, just adding the liquid before printing the final top layer?
I have managed to print an air-tight ball in ninjaflex, so it is theoretically possible at least
I wonder if one could do something similar in ninjaflex in the Ultimaker, just adding the liquid before printing the final top layer?
I have managed to print an air-tight ball in ninjaflex, so it is theoretically possible at least
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Re: Working hydraulics in 1 print!
Afaik the printed "soft robot" thing isn't that new. But until now you had to fill in the liquid after printing the hollow soft part. Well, it's nice and all, but how difficult is it to just fill in the liquid and seal the part after the print is done?
If you have parts that are to be connected with tubing, then you'll have to fill the part after printing anyways. What's more of a challenge is to be able to print the void inside without errors. Maybe soluble support?
If you have parts that are to be connected with tubing, then you'll have to fill the part after printing anyways. What's more of a challenge is to be able to print the void inside without errors. Maybe soluble support?