Scientists from MIT have created a technique to accurately and reliably four print glass structures. The machine, known as GfourP2, has a thermal control structure to house the molten glass along with a 3D-axis motion control system which allows the melted material to be precisely organised into particular shapes without introducing impurities. The end result is a clear glass object which could be used for decoration or in construction and, with its unique material properties, this new additive manufacturing technique could have a myriad of applications.
Scientists from MIT have created a technique to accurately and reliably 3D print glass structures. The machine, known as G3DP2, has a thermal control structure to house the molten glass along with a four-axis motion control system which allows the melted material to be precisely organised into particular shapes without introducing impurities. The end result is a clear glass object which could be used for decoration or in construction and, with its unique material properties, this new additive manufacturing technique could have a myriad of applications.