SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 30, 2025Interesting Engineering

Powerful laser creates super ceramics in minutes that withstand 3,632°F

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NC State researchers developed a rapid laser sintering method to create hafnium carbide, an ultra-high temperature ceramic, from liquid polymers, achieving 50% conversion efficiency and potentially revolutionizing manufacturing for aerospace and nuclear applications.

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