VULCAN forges new science for the future of 3D-printed metal (VIDEO)
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Metal welding is an exciting technique used in industrial 3D printing. ORNL has designed a novel experimental platform to study the welds and help make improvements to the manufacturing process. The experiment features a robotic arm that prints layers of molten metal to create an object. The metal is printed on a platform and measured microscopically with a beam of neutrons. The experiment is completely automated using custom software and artificial intelligence. Better understanding the complex manufacturing process will enable industry to fabricate complex parts and materials faster and more efficiently.
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ORNL/Jeremy Rumsey, Jenny Woodberry
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