A bioresorbable polymer that snaps back to its original shape, even after being stretched 10 times its initial length, has been developed by Toray Industries Inc. (Tokyo).

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Published by 3D Hubs (New York), which facilitates access to manufacturing facilities specialized in 3D printing, CNC machining and injection molding through an online platform, the report presents a capsule summary of industry milestones in 2018 and forecasts future opportunities and challenges.

What’s more, 92% of those bottles yield such high-quality material that the resin can be used again and again, in some cases more than 50 times.