A patent filed in 1985 is being dusted off as a source of inspiration for a new 3D-printed triangular-shaped zipper that seamlessly fastens chairs, tents, robots and purses, making them simpler to ...

MIT's CSAIL team has developed the 'Y-zipper,' a 3D-printed, three-sided fastener that quickly shifts objects between flexible and rigid states. The customizable device can speed up assembly for items ...

When we think of zippers, we think of a 2D structure that allows users to fasten two parts of a garment. Pulling a slider up and down between two rows of teeth that face each other allows the zipper ...

As 3D printing becomes more accessible and printers get increasingly budget-friendly, academic researchers are coming up with a plethora of useful new creations. They're also going back over older ...