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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Additive Manufacturing (AM) Program studies various materials to advance additive manufacturing, including advanced materials such as biomaterials, composites, and metamaterials.
Biomaterials
NIST AM studies a variety of biomaterials, from 3D printed medicines to custom prosthetics. Learn more.
Metamaterials
We study metamaterials, synthetic materials that behave differently than naturally occurring materials, for additive manufacturing. Learn more.
Composites
Our NIST AM team studies composites for applications to additive manufacturing. Learn more.