A new study in Science Advances finds that a rubbery material first engineered for 3D printing may resolve a problem that has long dogged materials science: producing printable elastomers that are simultaneously tough and durable. Researchers at EPFL’s Soft Materials Laboratory (SMaL) report that the same architecture giving their double network
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EPFL’s 3D Printed Elastomer Resists Both Fracture and Fatigue
A new study in Science Advances finds that a rubbery material first engineered for 3D printing may resolve a problem that has long dogged materials science: producing printable elastomers that are simultaneously tough and durable.  Researchers at EPFL’s Soft Materials Laboratory (SMaL) report that the same architecture giving their double network
By 3D Printing IndustryJuly 16, 2026Source: 3D Printing Industry
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