Old idea reborn: A triangular zipper concept from 1985 has been revived by MIT researchers using modern 3D printing technology. Rapid shape-shifting: The Y-Zipper transforms floppy strips into rigid ...
A patent filed in 1985 is being dusted off as a source of inspiration for a new 3D-printed triangular-shaped zipper that seamlessly fastens chairs, tents, robots and purses, making them simpler to ...
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MIT revives 1985 triangular zipper using 3D printing
Old idea reborn: A triangular zipper design from 1985 has been realized by MIT researchers using 3D printing, decades after manufacturing limits stalled the concept. Rapid shape-shifting: The Y-Zipper ...
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