3D laser printing is revolutionizing the production technology: the new process allows the direct printing of objects in any size and shape. The components are produced in layers of powder, however the materials itself used are often obsolete. Therefore, the new Priority Programme (SPP) of the German Research Foundation (DFG) is focusing on the development of new materials that fit the digital printing process. The University of Duisburg-Essen in cooperation with the RWTH Aachen, the University Erlangen-Nurnberg, University Bremen and TU Dresden are taking part in this program. You can read more about the project
here (in German only).