Engineers create titanium alloy that is stronger and 29% cheaper
Engineers at Australia's RMIT University have developed a new 3D-printed titanium alloy that is stronger, more ductile and 29% cheaper than commonly used alloys. The team used widely available and more affordable alternative materials to replace the increasingly expensive vanadium. "3D printing allows faster, less wasteful and more tailorable production," the lead author, Ryan Brooke, said.