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Additive Manufacturing of Polymers

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Additive Manufacturing (AM) Program studies the characteristics, properties, and behaviors of polymers to develop metrology tools and measurement standards for polymer AM. If you are interested in collaboration opportunities, or want to learn more about our efforts in polymers AM, please contact us

Learn about our polymers AM work by exploring the content below. 
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This 3D printer builds parts via material extrusion, an AM technology that produces less scrap waste than traditional manufacturing technologies. 
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Projects

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News

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NIST AM publishes research in additive manufacturing of polymers. View some of our publications here.

Contacts

Additive Manufacturing Program Coordinator

Created November 13, 2024, Updated December 18, 2024