ColorFab Customizes 3D-Printed Objects After Printing

ColorFab Customizes 3D-Printed Objects After Printing
Feb-01-18
The ColorFab process allows creators to change the color of a 3D-printed object after it has been printed.

Developed by a team at MIT’s CSAIL, the technology relies on an ink made up of a base dye, a photo-initiator, and light-adaptable dyes that can be 3D-printed. The ink will change color when exposed to light, with UV light activating the chosen colors while visible light from a projector deactivates the other colors by rendering them transparent.

The team hopes the technology could help reduce waste by allowing consumers to customize their clothing or accessories without needing to buy a new object every time.



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