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C103 latest progress on additive manufacturing

The latest progress of C103 niobium-based alloy in the field of additive manufacturing (AM) mainly involves the following aspects:
1. Solving traditional processing problems:
• Traditionally, materials such as C103 are difficult to be widely used due to their high processing costs and complex processes. However, these problems have been effectively solved through additive manufacturing technology. AM technology enables materials such as C103 to be processed efficiently and economically, thus providing new possibilities for its application in aerospace and other fields.

2. High-performance applications:
• C103 niobium alloy has attracted widespread attention due to its high temperature performance and ductility. Its spherical powder form enhances fluidity and filler density, which is very suitable for rapid prototyping manufacturing processes such as 3D printing and powder metallurgy.

3. Proprietary printing technology development:
• Sintavia has developed a proprietary niobium printing technology for high-performance niobium alloys such as C103. This technology can effectively print C103 in the absence of large-scale parameter development, and is suitable for rocket, jet and satellite propulsion applications.

4. Materials innovation and collaboration:
• Materials innovation and collaboration in the AM field are critical to advancing the adoption of materials such as C103. Experts highlighted the importance of integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) and machine learning tools in AM material development, which makes it possible to create new alloys based on specific application needs.