"3D Printed Bend Sensor Revolutionizes Filament Technology"

PhD student Paul Bupe Jr. discovered a bend sensor using transparent 3D printer filament and electrical tape, which reduces light transmission when bent. By placing these sensors at regular intervals and measuring light transmission, he could detect a bend and digitally read its location. Bupe is now developing this discovery into a potential product, transitioning from academic research to a start-up venture.