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International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
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Researchers find a way to 3D print one of industry’s hardest engineering materials
06 Feb 2026
Hiroshima University
The approach uses 3D printing to produce WC–Co cemented carbides—ultra-hard materials used in cutting and construction tools—while reducing the waste and cost of conventional manufacturing.