Peek behind the paper: using ultrasound to strengthen 3D-printed titanium alloys

In this exclusive interview with Ma Qian (RMIT University; Melbourne, Australia), 3DMedNet takes a closer look at a novel 3D printing technique using ultrasound to strengthen 3D-printed alloys, which could be applied to the manufacture of medical devices and implants. Biography I am Ma Qian, a Distinguished Professor at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University and Deputy Director of the RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing (both Melbourne, Australia). One of my major research interests is additive manufacturing of metal implants. With my PhD students, research fellows and collaborators, I have published 245 peer reviewed journal papers and co-authored...