AI finds six ways to print rocket-grade alloy on commercial 3D printers
Washington State University researchers used artificial intelligence to find a more efficient, less expensive way to 3D-print a high-performance metal alloy, saving researchers from needing to painstakingly test more than 100 million options.
Researchers at Washington State University used artificial intelligence to identify six viable configurations for 3D-printing a high-performance metal alloy called GRCop-42, which is typically too expensive and energy-intensive to print using commercial equipment. The AI algorithm efficiently narrowed down the vast search space of over 100 million potential configurations by focusing on promising options and uncertain areas.
The team successfully printed the alloy at 500 watts for the first time, demonstrating that common commercial printers can be used to produce this high-performance metal alloy. This breakthrough could make GRCop-42 more accessible to universities, small laboratories, and companies without specialized high-power equipment, democratizing the printing of this valuable material with applications in aerospace and beyond.
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