There is an increasing demand for novel materials and parts able to deliver high performance under extreme conditions. Multi-material additive manufacturing (MMAM) has emerged as a potential means of addressing this demand, representing a promising alternative to conventional subtractive manufacturing.
MMAM facilitates the spatial tailoring of materials within a single part, varying a structure's chemical composition to generate a functionally graded microstructure and desirable properties. The chemistry of these materials is a primary determinant of thier mechanical properties and performance, meaning that determining the spatial distribution of elements within the material is key.
Read how LALI-TOF-MS (Laser Ablation Laser Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry) helps characterize the functionally graded zone and progress MMAM technology by revealing meltpool mixing and the chemical compositional gradient: Multi-material specimen transition zone characterization
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