3D-printed “superalloy” could make power plants more efficient

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. The superalloy outperforms traditional turbine materials in strength and lightness.
2. It maintains integrity under high temperatures and stress.
3. The superalloy's performance matches computer model predictions.
4. It shows potential for use in aerospace and other industries.
5. The team behind its development aims to economically scale up their 3D printing process for widespread manufacturing.

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