It took 40 years for technology to catch up to this zipper design

MIT News | May 4, 2026, 1:45 p.m. | Original
An old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener that snaps gear, robots, and art into shape at the push of a button.
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