Publication

May 2014

This paper focuses on the future implications of programmable matter (PM), or 4D printing. In doing so, it explains what PM is, the assorted benefits the technology and its applications could provide in the future, and the potential security and regulatory challenges 4D printing might represent.

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Author Thomas A Campbell, Skylar Tibbits, Banning Garrett
Series Atlantic Council Publications
Publisher Atlantic Council
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