Retractable screens have not settled here yet, and they can already be created on a 3D printer

they are to revolutionize our lives in the future. We will be able to create the necessary spare parts or tools in a few minutes at home. for now, it is a technology that is too expensive and requires refinement, creation of models and designs. However, scientists are making progress on a regular basis.

The 3D printer printed a flexible screen

Flexible OLED on a 3D printer was created at the University of Minnesota. As its creators write, in the future it can be used to produce low-cost screens that would be available to everyone at home. This would reduce the need to import them from factories, often located outside the country.

OLED screens are typically manufactured in large, expensive, and surgically clean factories. We wanted to see if we are able to recreate their work in our 3D printer, which we built at a price similar to the Tesla Model S

said Michael McAlpine in charge of the project.

The screen is a 5×5 cm square with a resolution of 64 pixels, so it would be difficult to watch a movie or series on it. However, you can easily use it e.g. for. In addition, its durability is up to two thousand bends.

Attempts to print such a screen have been going on for several years. This year, the mission was successfully completed. A peer-reviewed article on technology has already appeared in Science Advances.

3D printers may one day print organs

The University of Minnesota has experience in 3D printing. Thanks to this solution, they will be able to better prepare for surgery and reduce the risk of complications.

The creators of the heart model are full of optimism. They believe that this is the beginning of the use of 3D technology not only to mimic the functions of organs, but also to produce artificial replacement organs in the future.