The ability to 3D print metal and ceramic materials has revolutionized the world of manufacturing, allowing for complex and intricate designs to be created with ease. But, there are still some challenges in creating these parts, one of which is understanding how solutes affect the solidification mechanisms during additive manufacturing.

A team of researchers from the University of Delaware has now developed a new understanding of the relationship between solutes and solidification mechanisms. The team created a theoretical model which allows for the prediction of the behavior of solutes in metal and ceramic materials during the rapid cooling associated with the 3D printing process. This new model allows for a better understanding of the solidification behavior of materials, which can be used to improve the quality of the 3D printed parts.

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source: Phys.org