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Recent developments ·
3D-Printed Scoliosis Braces Are in the Spotlight. Now Comes 4D.
4D-printed scoliosis braces have entered the SRS research funding list. The Scoliosis Research Society’s October 14, 2026 announcement includes a project by Weichen Qi, MS, exploring braces that stiffen over time, aiming to improve adherence in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). [SRS announcement]
The extra dimension is time
MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab describes 4D printing through materials designed to change shape in response to external inputs. [MIT original description]
Precision brace management needs objective wear records. BraceSense sensor solutions from HD Data Tech Co. document actual brace use to inform individualized management.
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