National Lab Working To Mix Metals and Polymers For 3D Printing

Lucas123 writes "Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab are trying to expand 3D printing to include mixed materials at the same time, such as polymers and metals. With those advances, a company could build, for example, body armor for soldiers that are stronger and lighter. If their work pans out, they'll create materials that have properties that simply don't exist today."

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Re:Weapons, armor

[dkleinsc]

How about the most obvious application of being able to mix metals and plastics together: Converting yourself a whale tank using transparent aluminum!