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title: 3D Printing of Nanoporous Metals
description: Nanoporous metals are ideal for electrochemical reactors, sensors and actuators. The traditional machining process wastes a lot of material and time. A new process (using hierarchical 3D printing)  solves those problems as well as allowing the formation of the material into complex structures.
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# [3D Printing of Nanoporous Metals](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/3d-printing-of-nanoporous-metals)

 Written by [Jeff Hopkins](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/author/jeff-hopkins) | 10/26/18 4:00 PM

Nanoporous metals are lightweight, have high surface area, high electrical conductivity, and a uniform pore structure, properties make them** ideal for electrochemical reactors, sensors and actuators**, among other applications. The traditional machining process wastes a lot of material and time. A new process (using hierarchical 3D printing)  solves those problems as well as allowing the formation of the material into complex structures.

[Read the full blog on News Wise  →](https://www.newswise.com/articles/hierarchical-3d-printing-of-nanoporous-gold-could-revolutionize-electrochemical-reactor-design)

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