Reaching greater depths with 3D printing
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A team of researchers have developed a method of 3D printing components of syntactic foam.
Syntactic foam is a strong and buoyant material commonly used in the manufacturing of submarines. Now, a team of researchers have developed a method of 3D printing components of syntactic foam that could take submarines to greater depths.
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Reaching greater depths with 3D printing
Clip: Season 4 Episode 30 | 5mVideo has Closed Captions
Syntactic foam is a strong and buoyant material commonly used in the manufacturing of submarines. Now, a team of researchers have developed a method of 3D printing components of syntactic foam that could take submarines to greater depths.
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