Research Highlights

4D Printing Research

Use 3D Printing to print Shape Memory Polymers (+1D) Using Vat Photopolymerization (SLA, DLP)

Researcher studying microstructure of 3D printed stainless steel

3D printing method to improve strength and ductility of stainless steels

Researchers from the Marine and Offshore programme have developed a new method using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) to print stainless steel 316L and titanium with outstanding mechanical properties.
Unique tree-like structure 3D printed using concrete

GROWTH - 3D printed concrete tree for NTU Convocation 2019

The Building & Construction team congratulated the 2019 NTU graduates by 3D printing a tree-like structure entitled "GROWTH"

3D printed Titanium-Tantalum (Ti-Ta) orthopaedic implants

Researchers from SC3DP have successfully designed and printed customised orthopaedic implants made from titanium-tantalum (Ti-Ta)
Researcher showcases 3D printed prototypes of the pelton turbine

3D printed Pelton turbine prototype for marine renewable energy

The Marine and Offshore programme team successfully 3D printed a Pelton turbine prototype using Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF)
Research team with PBU

Full sized 3D printed concrete Prefabricated Bathroom Unit (PBU)

Researchers from the Building ​and Constru​ction programme have developed the capability to 3D print an unfurnished bathroom in about 9 hours.