🔩 Adaptive 3D-Printed Fasteners from MIT
Researchers from MIT CSAIL have developed a system of fasteners capable of instantly changing shape. The technology transforms flexible plastic strips into rigid three-dimensional structures using specialized software.
🌍 This is a breakthrough in the field of programmable matter and additive manufacturing, allowing for the creation of complex mechanical assemblies without the use of motors or hinges.
👤 The technology could transform the production of outdoor gear and medicine, for example, by enabling the creation of adjustable medical casts.
Source 1: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/06/23/1138282/reinventing-the-zipper/