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ORNL, Polynt Composites Develop Stronger, Low Cost 3D Materials

Researchers are optimizing reactive composites like vinylester for use in large-scale additive manufacturing.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Developing low-cost materials for 3D printing larger, stronger components for the tooling, aerospace and automotive industries is the aim of a new partnership between Oak Ridge National Laboratory  (ORNL) and Illinois-based Polynt Composites USA.   The collaboration focuses on early-stage research and development of reactive materials that print at room temperature and harden through a chemical reaction that cross-links each printed layer. This approach yields stronger, more scalable printed p...

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