Alloy 3D-printed from metal powder rivals the conventional ‘magic metal’ – used in aerospace and biomedical engineering – for strength and sustainability
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Scientists have created a new class of titanium alloys using laser 3D printing, which they say could improve the sustainability of the titanium industry and be used in aerospace and biomedical engineering.
Titanium is a key metal in many industries and is prized for its high strength, lightness and durability.
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