The MIT researchers have developed a new system, G3DP2, for 3D-printing transparent glass on an engineering scale.
What You Need To Know About MIT’s 3D-printing System For GlassThe Massachusetts Institute of technology (MIT) researchers have developed a new system, G3DP2, for 3D-printing transparent glass on an engineering scale.
In a research paper called “Additive Manufacturing of Transparent Glass Structures” researchers Chikara Inamura, Michael Stern, Daniel Lizardo, Peter Houk and Neri Oxman explain a system for 3D printing glass that provides far added control over the hot material and the final product.
The study also revealed that the system consists of two parts including a closed, heated box which holds molten glass, and another thermally controlled box which prints the object.
It further revealed that the researchers were able to convert molten glass into 3-metre-tall columns using the system.
The MIT is traditionally known for its research and education in the physical sciences and engineering, but more recently in Biology, Economics, linguistics and management as well.
The MIT is often ranked among the world’s top universities.
