Additive manufacturing (AM) is an innovative manufacturing technology that provides a wide range of capabilities in the fabrication of parts for different applications. [1] This technology also allows the fabrication of fully functional parts, using a broad range of materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, smart materials, or even food. There are several examples like using AM technology for functionally graded materials (FGM) targeting various applications [2,3] as well as non-assembly mechanisms and easier functional integration. [4] It also can be applied for AM part consolidation to redesign a multicomponent assembly into a single part. [5,6] AM consists of a large variety of different printing processes that, using raw materials, allow the fabrication not only of basic prototypes but also of a complex workpiece such as lightweight components for aircraft. [7] Accessibility to 3D printing technology is made easier due to the competitive market, with numerous advantages including low cost of equipment, rapid setup times, lack of molds, etc. [8] However, 3D printing is limited to the production of static parts, while, at times, adding dynamic elements to them would be of crucial importance in certain applications. To overcome such drawbacks, 3D printing assemblies, which often require support structures, are thus made. In addition, compared to other techniques, 3D printing is limited in terms of size and batches achievable, posing another barrier to their broader use in many manufacturing fields.4D printing is a recent evolution in the field of 3D printing. It allows achieving change in property, functionality, and shape of 3D printed structures as a function of time. 4D-printed structures are multi-functional. For example, they have the capability of self-assembly and self-healing, with time being a dependent parameter along with 3D printing. 4D printing can allow the fabrication of dynamic structures with the appropriate combination of smart materials according to specific 3D arrangements. [9][10][11] Smart materials are a group of design materials that possess one or more unique properties, which change significantly and can be controlled under the influence of external stimuli. The literature shows that most polymers (not all) have the intrinsic feature of thermo-and chemo-responsive shape memory effect (SME). [12] The polymers with these properties, Shape
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