✨ NIST Just Found a Rare Quasicrystal… in a 3D-Printed Metal! 🔍
In a twist straight out of a sci-fi script, researchers at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) discovered a rare quasicrystal hiding in a 3D-printed metal alloy — something extremely rare in nature, found in meteorites.
Why this matters for Additive Manufacturing:
✅ Opens doors to more reliable and high performance 3D printed components
✅ Could lead to next-gen alloys with unique properties
✅ Proof that 3D printing can literally help us discover the unknown! Turns out, additive manufacturing isn’t just shaping the future — it’s unlocking cosmic secrets too.
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