Additive/3D Printing

Nanotechnology in Manufacturing: The Future is Now (Part 2)

Feb. 4, 2016

3D printing with functional nanoparticles may produce metamaterials with never-before-seen properties and characteristics.

Leah Scully

In its Atoms to Products (A2P) program, DARPA funds five more projects at universities, businesses, and institutions that aim to bring nanoscale precision and functionality to manufacturing methods and products. Part I covered techniques that apply biology and micro-robotics to manipulate nanoparticles; this gallery addresses other techniques and objectives.

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Leah Scully | Associate Content Producer

Leah Scully is a graduate of The College of New Jersey. She has a BS degree in Biomedical Engineering with a mechanical specialization. Leah is responsible for Machine Design’s news items that cover industry trends, research, and applied science and engineering, along with product galleries. Visit her on Facebook, or view her profile on LinkedIn.