ISRAELIS DEVELOP AN INK TO PRINT WOOD IN 3D
Plus Communities By Ana Grinstein Israeli scientists are working on a technology that allows natural components of wood to be used to manufacture objects using three-dimensional (3D) printing.
The method uses a special mixture that is deposited layer by layer until a piece is formed. Unlike traditional carpentry, this technique allows you to create complex shapes and could reduce material waste. One of the main challenges is controlling the shrinkage and deformations that occur when the mixture dries. What possibilities does it offer? The innovation could have applications in the design, decoration and manufacturing of custom pieces. It also opens new perspectives to take advantage of renewable materials and develop more efficient production processes. A curiosity: wood is mainly composed of cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin. The research seeks to take advantage of the properties of these natural components to create materials adapted to the technologies of the future. The development still faces challenges before becoming a widely used alternative.
