As a next step, the concept of using PDMS microscaffolds to tailor LC alignment in 3D was extended to the fabrica�on of microstructures using 2PLP. It is expected that the alignment paterns achieved due to the presence of PDMS microscaffolds are translated into the printed 3D microstructure and therefore, new complex actua�ons can be accomplished that are unatainable using conven�onal methods such as surface alignment. Thus, for this purpose, we printed LCE 3D microstructures in the vicinity of the pre-printed PDMS microscaffolds (Figure ) and inves�gated the influence in the alignment as well as to prove that this alignment is retained a�er the fabrica�on process.