Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a novel metal 3D printing technique that uses elliptical laser paths to stir molten metal during the printing process. This software-based modification allows existing machinery to create custom alloys on demand, overcoming the tendency of dissimilar metals to separate. The technique was validated at Argonne National Laboratory, successfully blending high-entropy and titanium alloys in real-time. AI
IMPACT This technique could enable more versatile and stronger metal alloy components in manufacturing and engineering.
RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new research method for metal 3D printing developed by a government research institute. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=2 ai=0.4]
- Additive Manufacturing
- Advanced Photon Source
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Ho Yeung Street
- National Institute of Standards and Technology
- NIST
- RHEA-19
- titanium-based alloy
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