ORNL's thermal cameras snoop beneath surfaces to reveal materials' secrets
Monday, January 18, 2016 - 06:43
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are pioneering the use of infrared cameras to image additive manufacturing processes in hopes of better understanding how processing conditions affect the strength, residual stresses and microstructure of 3D-printed parts. This is just the latest application to build upon decades of expertise in IR cameras that have added scientific understanding to promising technological developments.