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Caltech Unveils Game-Changing Metal Alloy Manufacturing Technique

8/3/2025

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Caltech scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking technique called hydrogel-infusion additive manufacturing (HIAM), revolutionizing the creation of metallic alloys. This innovative method enables the crafting of custom metal mixtures with precise shapes and compositions, leading to significantly stronger materials. Spearheaded by Thomas T. Tran, this research promises to enhance mechanical properties and was published in the journal Small with support from the US Department of Energy.

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Caltech scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking technique called hydrogel-infusion additive manufacturing (HIAM), revolutionizing the creation of metallic alloys. This innovative method enables the crafting of custom metal mixtures with precise shapes and compositions, leading to significantly stronger materials. Spearheaded by Thomas T. Tran, this research promises to enhance mechanical properties and was published in the journal Small with support from the US Department of Energy.