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Efosa Udinmwen

Could this be a new era for 3D printers? Major milestone reached as tungsten printing is now finally possible

3d printer.

  • Tungsten carbide can now be printed without melting or ruining its strength
  • A laser and heated wire soften metal just enough to bond layers
  • Avoiding full melting reduces defects that previously blocked metal additive manufacturing
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