An

Seminar Report

On

“4D Printing Technology”

Submitted In

Partial fulfillment of

For the award of

Degree of

Master of Technology

In

Department of Production Technology

Submitted To: - Guided By:-

Dr.Sandesh Trivedi Dr. Alok Khtri

(P.G.Coordinator) (Assistant Professor)

Submitted By:-

Deepa Sahu

(19EEAPE602)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Engineering College Ajmer

 ABSTRACT
In Manufacturing Industry we are introducing innovative technology advancement for make easy
& flexible uses of smart materials. Smart materials are defined as materials that senses and react
to environmental conditions or stimuli (e.g., mechanical, chemical, electrical, or magnetic
signals). Recent advances in additive manufacturing, commonly known as three-dimensional
(3D)-printing, have allowed researchers to create complex shapes previously impossible using
traditional fabrication methods.

A research branch that originated from 3D-printing called four-dimensional (4D)-printing

involves printing with smart materials that can respond to external stimuli. 4D-printing permits
the creation of on-demand dynamically controllable shapes by integrating the dimension of time.
Recent achievements in synthetic smart materials, novel printers, deformation mechanism, and
mathematical modeling have greatly expanded the feasibility of 4D-printing. So, instead of using
3D printed materials, 4D printed materials could be used to take advantage of their transformable
shape. They could provide the solution to build bridges, shelters or any kind of installations, as
they would build up themselves or repair themselves in case of weather damage. Future scope of
4D Printing Technologies in Aerospace Industry and solar industries also.4D printing technology
will be used in the aerospace industry to make self-deploying structures, for air ventilation,
engine cooling and various other similar uses. Airbus S.A.S. is already working with 4D printing
technology to develop a solution that will cool its engines depending on temperature.