Research, published in 2015, showed promise in the kirigami"pop-up" fabrication model. In this iteration, the ribbon-like structures created by the cuts were open shapes, with limited ability to ...

Paper snowflakes, pop-up children’s books, and elaborate paper cards are of interest to more than just crafters. A team from Northwestern Engineering is using ideas taken from paper-folding practices ...

A cut or tear in a material is typically a sign of weakness. Now researchers have created complex 3-D micro- and nanostructures out of silicon and other materials using an assembly method that uses ...

Pop up bits: A kirigami-inspired mechanical computer uses a complex structure of rigid, interconnected polymer cubes to store, retrieve and erase data without relying on electronic components.

Miniature devices, notably those that bulge out from 2D surfaces like pop-up greeting cards, have seamlessly found their way into pressure-sensing and energy-harvesting technologies because of their ...

A team of engineers is using ideas taken from paper-folding practices to create a sophisticated alternative to 3D printing. Paper snowflakes, pop-up children's books and elaborate paper cards are of ...

Paper snowflakes, pop-up children's books and elaborate paper cards are of interest to more than just crafters. A team of Northwestern University engineers is using ideas taken from paper-folding ...