3D-Printed Ceramics Could Help Build Hypersonic Planes

Ceramics are amazing materials—strong, light with amazing thermal properties. Now, researchers have developed a new way to print the materials using 3D.                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The strong, flawless ceramics in various shapes, including spirals and honeycombs,which are more effective than in the past, can now can be created using 3D printing and the results can withstand temperatures of 2,500°F.

These new materials could find use in hypersonic aircraft and microscopic devices.

Scientists reckon that the technique could be used to quickly build new parts that need to resist heating and high temperatures—such as the components used to build hypersonic vehicles and jet engines.