3D-Printed Glass from Convetional Printers

3D-Printed Glass from Convetional Printers
Apr-25-17
A process that enables 3D-printed glass structures could have applications in the next generation of medical devices and computers.

Developed by the team from KIT, the process involves a mixture of high-purity quartz glass and a small amount of liquid polymer. The ‘liquid glass’ can be used by a standard printer to print the object, which is then subjected to a high-temperature that melts out the polymer and fuses the glass particles together. The team believes the new process could be used to print complex lenses and parts for microprocessors, though the full applications have yet to be explored.

Image: The 3D printed glass honeycomb made with the KIT process can withstand temperatures as high as 1,472 degrees Fahrenheit

3D-Printed Glass from Convetional Printers


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