Researchers have found special atomic patterns called quasicrystals in 3D-printed aluminum alloys ... A traditional crystal is any solid made of atoms or molecules in repeating patterns.

"We discovered compounds that attach to the pocket and have 3D crystal structures of the complex." The next stage of the research is to use the ensemble of information to design more potent ...

Through careful research, Shechtman proved beyond a doubt that this new type of crystal existed, advancing the science of crystallography. Working in the same building as Shechtman decades later, ...

The alloy formed under the extreme conditions of 3D metal printing, a new way to make metal parts ... Wang/NIST A traditional crystal is any solid made of atoms or molecules in repeating patterns.

This 3D printer builds objects by melting a fine metal powder with a laser. Credit: NIST. Scientists have discovered a rare and powerful crystal hidden inside a 3D-printed aluminum alloy.

The alloy formed under the extreme conditions of metal 3D printing, a new way to make metal parts ... Quasicrystals are like ordinary crystals but with a few key differences. A traditional crystal is ...