InfiniteShader: Color Changeable 3D Printed Objects using Bi-Stable Thermochromic Materials

Abstract

Figure 1: (a) the proposed fabrication process in which the bi-stable thermochromic materials are mixed with UV curable resin and directly printed from 3D printer. After printing the 3D object, we use the laser irradiation to modify the color and patterns of 3D printed objects. (b) (d) the application scenario of InfiniteShader. We can control and change the patterns of (b) a figure, (c) a smartwatch cover, and (d) a bracelet after its fabrication. (white dashed lines are added for visibility.)