By A.J. Roan
Metal Tech News
3D printing with Mars dirt and titanium
Metal Tech News – September 14, 2022
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Last updated 9/27/2022 at 2:06pm
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Mars is called the Red Planet because of the thick layer of oxidized iron covering its surface. In other words, it's rusty.
Washington State researchers add to out-of-this-world 3D printer materials
Scientists from Washington State University have discovered that a small amount of simulated crushed Martian dirt mixed with a titanium alloy made for a stronger, high-performance material for 3D printing that could help build a future on the Red Planet.
"In space, 3D printing is something that has to happen if...
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