3M Company MMM recently completed the divestiture of the Pressurized Polyurethane Foam Adhesives assets to Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group), a leading specialty chemical company ...

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen 3D-printers produce foam objects, and we’ve witnessed some creations, like MIT’s shape-shifting pasta, morph after they’re printed.

The team notes that the new material isn't as strong as polystyrene foam, but it could someday be used for cushioning, airfoils, bouncy aids, or expandable habitats for astronauts.