To overcome the unworkability of hot work molds in conventional manufacturing, laser
additive manufacturing (AM) is widely adopted to print molds/dies with complex internal …

Ultrafast lasers are proven and continually evolving manufacturing tools. Concurrently,
additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a key area of interest for 3D fabrication of …

The W–Cu composites with nanosized grain boundaries and high effective density were
fabricated using a new fast isostatic hot pressing method. A significantly faster method was …

Refractory metals and their carbides possess extraordinary properties when subjected to
high temperatures and extreme environments. Consequently, they can act as key material …

The system of refractory metals and their alloys appear to be promising candidate materials
for additive manufacturing. These materials are challenged by a combination of high raw …

Tungsten is a refractory metal that has a wide range of applications in many fields. However,
its high ductile-to-brittle transition temperature limits its processing and machining. While …