Engineers from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) have developed an innovative additive manufacturing technique that allows simultaneous production of parts from four different metal alloys in a single production cycle. This is reported in the university's press release.
Scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University have developed a unique technology for multi-material 3D metal printing of complex profile products. With its help, it is possible to create assemblies and parts from several (up to 4) alloys within a single technological cycle. This significantly saves money and time.
The new technique not only combines different metals in one product, but also allows programming their distribution with micron accuracy. The printing area of a single alloy can be less than one millimeter. This opens up opportunities for creating hybrid materials.
The main advantages of this technology are time and resource savings. The development has already successfully passed laboratory tests and is used to create prototypes and functional products.
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