They may look flimsy, but the materials printed with 3-D printing technology are one-of-a-kind, light-weight and super-strong. Materials engineers at LLNL have created a material with a special 3-D printer that mixes hard metal, tough ceramics and flexible plastics. Continue reading “Ultrastiff Material Is Light As A Feather (VIDEO)”
Carbon fibre joins the 3D printing revolution
For many years now, the words ‘carbon fibre’ have virtually been a shorthand for cutting edge material usage, quality, strength and light weight. These properties have meant that carbon fibre composite parts have been extremely popular in aerospace, high-end automotive, motorsport and other prestigious applications. Continue reading “Carbon fibre joins the 3D printing revolution”
German Scientists 3D Print Lightweight Material Stronger than Steel
Innovation in the 3D printing industry is coming from all sides now, with some of the most important developments occurring in material science. The more materials we can print, the more useful the technology becomes. Continue reading “German Scientists 3D Print Lightweight Material Stronger than Steel”