Additive manufacturing

A 4D printing approach produces shape-changing materials from common thermoplastics by turning heat-induced shrinkage into controlled movement.

Simulations reveal how finely tuned lasers ‘forge’ strength and flexibility in 3D-printed steel, enabling more complex microengineering of high-performance components.

A close look at an additive manufacturing technique for titanium alloys reveals how tiny process variations can shape high-performance components.

Simple tweaks in the microstructure of 3D-printed aluminium alloys add exceptional mechanical and thermal properties for semiconductor and aerospace applications.

A breakthrough in 3D-printed manufacturing technologies creates alloys with superior mechanical properties, offering exciting new possibilities for diverse industrial applications.

A new ultra-strong, ductile aluminium alloy overcomes the long-standing problem of cracking, opening up new possibilities for 3D printing high-strength aluminium aerospace components.

New equations and methodology enable the uncertainty of porosity measurements to be evaluated in additively manufactured metals for safer, high-quality components.

Researchers develop a faster, more efficient one-step method to uncover new advanced alloys for 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.