Researchers develop "pop-up" 3D fabrication technique

An international team of researchers said Thursday they have developed a simple new fabrication technique mimicking the action of a children's pop-up book to transform two-dimensional micro- and nanostructures into more complex 3D shapes.

Using a variety of advanced materials, including silicon, the researchers produced more than 40 different geometric designs, including shapes resembling a peacock, flower, starburst, table, basket, tent and starfish.