A computer simulation shows metallic alloy where atoms (colored spheres) are arranged in subtle chemical patterns beneath a network of dislocations (green lines). These tangled defects move during ...

Many medical implantable devices fabricated using additive manufacturing (AM) technology are already in use in the medical field. The figure shows the clinical application of AM in medical metal ...

Metal powders are used to produce a variety of industrial parts and products. A number of techniques are used to manufacture parts from metal powders, with two popular techniques being sintering and ...

The manufacturing industry has experienced a major transformation due to the emergence of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. This process enables the creation of metal or plastic ...

3D printing became a reality when Charles Hull patented his Stereolithography (SLA) printer back in 1986, which was capable of printing only acrylic-based 3D objects. However, 3D printing supports a ...