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  "path": "/news/111247-hiroshima-scientists-crack-code-3d-printing-tungsten-carbide.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-09T15:57:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\nThe university's team reports that their approach centers on controlled \"softening\" of the material rather than complete melting. The process, known as hot-wire laser irradiation, reshapes tungsten carbide while maintaining its exceptional hardness and minimizing defects – an achievement that could transform how cutting, drilling, and construction tools are manufactured.\n\nRead Entire Article\n\n",
  "title": "Hiroshima scientists crack the code for 3D printing tungsten carbide"
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