3D-printed plant-inspired micro-hooks (IMAGE)

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT

3D-printed plant-inspired micro-hooks

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The plant-inspired hooks were made with a high-resolution 3D printer, employing a range of highly resistant materials and with characteristics that can be adapted to the relative application, for example to photosensitive or biodegradable materials made from isomalt, a sugar-like substance.

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IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

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