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Revolutionary 3D printing: Glass without an oven – an innovation from Kiel!
Researchers at Kiel University present an innovative 3D printing process for glass that saves energy and enables new applications.
Revolutionary 3D printing: Glass without an oven – an innovation from Kiel!
An exciting new process in the world of 3D printing has seen the light of day at the Christian Albrechts University in Kiel (CAU). The team at the research facility has developed an innovative technology called “Laser-Assisted Melt Printing” (LAMP), which revolutionizes the printing and fusing of glass. True to the motto “There’s something going on!” This process promises a rapid increase in efficiency and could be the key to a variety of new applications.
The special thing about LAMP is that, unlike traditional methods, it avoids kiln firing. Researchers use high-energy laser beams that hit extremely thin layers of a special silica-based particle ink. This approach not only allows the direct production of glass, but also gives developers the opportunity to specifically control the material properties such as density, color and transparency. The University of Kiel reports that even the complete compaction of the material could be confirmed using electronic and spectroscopic measurements.
A step into the future of medical technology
What makes LAMP so special? The process requires significantly less energy and time compared to traditional 3D printing techniques, which are often energy-intensive and time-consuming. These advances could find application not only in glass processing, but also in medical technology. By using gold and silver ions in the printing ink, which become metal nanoparticles during the melting process, the researchers are now able to design customized glass filters. These could be used in optical sensors, laser components and microlenses.
The potential of this technology even extends to the production of ceramic implants. Conventional processes in this area often involve high temperatures and long processing times - with LAMP this effort is eliminated. The scientists are already planning to transfer LAMP to new material systems in order to be able to produce personalized implants faster and more efficiently.
3D modeling for everyone
Another exciting topic related to 3D printing and modeling is the app Figuro. It provides a user-friendly platform for creating and refining 3D models. Whether for game development, design projects or simply as a hobby – Figuro has something to offer for everyone. The app is aimed at both beginners and experienced users and comes with a variety of helpful learning resources to make the first steps easier.
Figuro's technical functions are particularly noteworthy: with standard tools such as moving, scaling and rotating and advanced functions such as extruding and cutting, it is easy to put creative ideas into practice. Additionally, users can import and export models in STL and OBJ formats. More information about the app can be found at Figuro’s official website.
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These new technologies could fundamentally change the way we produce in the future. We are excited to see how these developments continue to unfold and which innovative products will soon come onto the market.