How to resolve AdBlock issue? Boeing creates lightest metal ever using additive manufacturing
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- October 10, 2015
Click image to enlargeMicrolattice is the lightest metal ever made. At 99.99 per cent air, it's light enough to balance on top of a dandelion, while its structure makes it strong. Strength and record breaking lightness make it a potential metal for future planes and vehicles. Learn more about Boeing Innovations athttp://www.boeing.com/innovation/
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