Research Highlights

Guidelines to 3D Printing of Lightweight Structures through Topology Optimisation

The Guidelines to 3D Printing of Lightweight Structures through Topology Optimisations is a guide on the methods, procedures, and applications of topological optimisation.

4D Printing Research

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

3D Printed TO UAV

3D-Printed Micro-UAV Structural Design using Topology Optimization

Partnering ST Engineering (Aerospace), we design the structure of an ultra-lightweight micro-UAV (μUAV) with state-of-the-art functionalities such as 5G and wifi capabilities incorporated.

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.
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.

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)
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"
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)