Additive manufacturing

A newly-developed computational platform simulates the complex dynamics of materials melting upon contact with lasers, enabling more robust manufacturing practices.

Materials engineers discover a safer and stronger ‘glue’ for 3D printing metal structures.

By leveraging an alternative approach to 3D printing, A*STAR scientists have demonstrated the superior energy absorption of honeycomb-shaped functionally graded materials.

Scientists have developed a faster, more energy-efficient method for 3D printing magnesium alloys, creating new opportunities for biomedical applications.

A machine learning method that finds defects or dimensional deviation on 3D-printed surfaces ‘on-the-fly’ is paving the way for smart, fully automated systems.

New research shows that titanium alloys joined by 3D-printed curved interlayers are stronger and less likely to crack.

Artificial neural networks are now being used to make 3D-printed metal structures more accurately—and stronger—than ever before.

A*STAR researchers have discovered that thin-walled metallic parts built via additive manufacturing are weaker than expected, initiating a search for solutions

Customizing the size, shape and orientation of 3D-printed lattices can make structures stronger while requiring less material.

Hierarchical microstructure improves the performance of metallic material

Computerized design reveals how honeycomb-like frameworks
with unusual rippled shapes can produce buckle-resistant architectures

The
plants of tomorrow will usher in a new era of efficiency, precision and speed,
thanks to additive manufacturing