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Infinite Maker revealed the <strong>Infinite 4<\/strong>, capable of using carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass together with flexible materials, pushing the boundaries for manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>These innovations promise exciting possibilities for future manufacturing. To explore more about these developments in multi-material 3D printing, check out the details in our latest video.<\/p>\n<p>What are your predictions for the future of multi-material 3D printers? Share your thoughts on our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/4987104\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/3Dnatives\/\">Facebook<\/a> pages. 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