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Nano 3D metallic parts turn out to be surprisingly strong despite defects

  • March 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Nano 3D metallic parts turn out to be surprisingly strong despite defects
Scientists at Caltech have figured out how to precisely engineer tiny three-dimensional (3D) metallic pieces with nanoscale dimensions. The process can work with any metal or metal alloy and yields components of surprising strength despite having a porous and defect-ridden microstructure, making it potentially useful in a wide range of applications, including medical devices, computer chips, and equipment needed for space missions.

Originally published at Phys.org

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