Just as a snowflake's intricate structure vanishes when it melts and transforms when it refreezes, the microstructure of metals can change during the 3D printing process, resulting in strengths or ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The ability to pattern materials into arbitrary three-dimensional (3D) microstructures is important for electronics, microfluidic networks, tissue engineering scaffolds, photonic ...

Scientists at Caltech have developed a revolutionary technique that enables the creation of metallic objects with precisely specified shapes and compositions, allowing unprecedented control over metal ...

SSBs are becoming popular due to their potential to surpass lithium-ion batteries as advanced energy storage devices. The successful implementation of lithium or sodium metal anodes in SSBs represents ...

LEMONT, Ill., September 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In one form of additive manufacturing, complex metal parts are built one ultra-thin layer at a time — similar to frosting a cake, but with far ...

Researchers observed how metal microstructures evolve during 3D printing, offering insights to improve strength, reliability, and design of advanced components. In a form of additive manufacturing, ...