Paving the way to custom function control that goes beyond conventional mechanical functions

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2025-06-24

engineering

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['Takayoshi Nakano']

As digital transformation in manufacturing advances, artificial manufacturing methods based on data from 3D printing technology are attracting attention. As 3D printing is a manufacturing process that accounts for a large part of the process from raw materials to the final shape, the research fields that can be approached are wide. Among them, the results of this research, which elucidate the relationship between the ultra-rapid solidification and functionality, can be said to be a starting point of research that will have an impact not only on the design guidelines for the final structure but also on alloy development at the early stage of the process. By linking this result with various other research, foundations for 3D printing technology that will completely change the conventional wisdom of manufacturing, can be built. We envision a future in which metal 3D printing technology will be used in various manufacturing processes in society.

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NAKANO Takayoshi

Professor

Graduate School of Engineering

https://rd.iai.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/9136b32e9deb72a2.html