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Scientists just 3D printed one of the hardest metals on Earth

Scientists just 3D printed one of the hardest metals on Earth

A new 3D printing technique can produce exceptionally hard tungsten carbide cobalt while using less of its expensive raw materials. By softening rather than fully melting the material, researchers created defect-free samples with industrial-grade hardness and opened the door to more efficient manufacturing.

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