The Crystal That Wasn’t Supposed to Exist – Now It’s Reinventing 3D-Printed Metal

Quasicrystals, once considered impossible, were found in a 3D-printed aluminum alloy – and they make it stronger. This could change how we design aircraft and car components. Researchers at NIST discovered quasicrystals, rare, non-repeating atomic structures, in 3D-printed aluminum alloys. These quasicrystals were found to strengthen the metal, making it more suitable for lightweight, high-performance […] Read More