New Technology Uses Magnesium for Additive Manufacturing

Researchers pave the way for producing precise, lightweight parts from magnesium alloys.

TOKYO—Researchers in Japan have developed a new additive manufacturing technology for making high-precision parts with lightweight magnesium alloys.

The technology was invented by researchers from Mitsubishi Electric Corp., the Kumamoto University Magnesium Research Center, Toho Kinzoku Co., and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

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New Technology Uses Magnesium for Additive Manufacturing

Researchers pave the way for producing precise, lightweight parts from magnesium alloys.

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