NEW MATERIALS

The same scientific research that has led to super-high performance materials over the years is now focusing on super-flexible, super-adaptable materials, including substances that repair themselves.

3D Cold Spray

GE Global Research, General Electric
United States, 2013

A 3D painting process called cold spray, in which metal powders are sprayed at high velocities, can transform future repair processes for large industrial and aircraft components, to repair an existing part, to build a part or add material, extending product lifespan. Cold spray has been developed from research on expanded additives applied to production processes.
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