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David Packard (1912-1996), the co-founder of the Hewlett-Packard Company. The foundation formed by him and his wife has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to support science and engineering over ...

In one form of additive manufacturing, complex metal parts are built one ultra-thin layer at a time — similar to frosting a cake, but with far greater precision and intricacy. This technique allows ...

Researchers observed how metal microstructures evolve during 3D printing, offering insights to improve strength, reliability, and design of advanced components. In a form of additive manufacturing, ...