After the popular 3D printing episode the gang dives into a conversation about what 3D printing can be used for. Ranging from Aerospace to organs to edible water bottles this technology is creeping its way into every facet of our life. Learn about the technology that makes this advanced kind of 3D printing possible from the powders that line the bed to the science behind the lasers.

Articles Discussed:

2020 Farber and coworkers, A review of NiTi shape memory alloy as a smart material produced by additive manufacturing [LINK]
2016 Elahinia and coworkers, Fabrication of NiTi through additive manufacturing: A review [LINK]
2015 Joshi and Sheikh, 3D printing in aerospace and its long-term sustainability [LINK]

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Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-host, co-creator, editing assistance), Andrew Falkowski (co-host,co-creator), Jared Duffy (co-host, production, marketing, and editing), Ramsey Issa (editing assistance).

Keywords: 3d-printing additive manufacturing aerospace biomaterials

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Episode 41: 3D Printing Case Studies

Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast

Episode 41: 3D Printing Case Studies