Auxetic structures are materials with a unique property: they expand laterally when stretched and contract when compressed, rather than behaving in the opposite manner, as most conventional materials do. This counterintuitive behaviour is due to their specific geometrical arrangement at the micro- or nano-scale, which results in a negative Poisson's ratio.
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has revolutionised the way auxetic structures can be designed and produced. The ability to create complex geometries and control material properties with precision allows for a wide
Clients wanted to create a novel material for the wallpaper or room separator. The research product was exhibited in Tokyo, Japan.
OPT Industries
3D Printing
Computational Design
Auxetic Geometries Research
Design team: Neil Grewal at OPT Industries
Photography: Alina Hramyka
