How to Control Frustration in Materials

Mechanical meta-materials are 3D-printed flexible structures produced from smaller units arranged in repeating patterns. The shape and organization of these patterns determine how the materials will behave when we press on them. If individual following all rules for they like to change shape, material can deform easily it. However, if such that cannot simultaneously way like, is frustrated, it be harder us By designing structure meta-materials, control their degree frustration even design any pattern would like! Materials designed a specific could used develop important new technologies help many people may reduce our use earth’s precious natural resources.