Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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During a visit to Virginia Tech, I got to see Additive Friction Stir Deposition IN PERSON, and find out how they are making SMART METAL from TRASH.

LARGE SCALE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
▶ https://yu.mse.vt.edu/

00:00 Introduction to Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD)
01:30 The Scale of Large Metal 3D Printing
03:15 How AFSD Works: The Science of Friction & Stirring
05:45 Material Properties and Strength Analysis
08:20 Machine Walkthrough and Tooling
10:35 Seeing the Print Process in Action
13:10 Post-Processing Metal Prints
15:45 Industrial Applications and Future Potential
17:30 Final Thoughts and "High Five!"

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