Powder
Metal powders are the key to high precision manufacturing techniques. We engineer the size, morphology, quality, and chemical make-up for metal printing with enhanced microstructures.
Microstructure engineering is to control microstructural features by altering processing conditions. We develop in process microstructure engineering methods in additive manufacturing to unlock high-performance parts fresh from the print!
Probe
Our laboratory focuses on atom probe tomography – the world’s only near-atomic scale resolution, 3D compositional mapping of materials. This allows us to “see” features in the nanometers and link them to materials behavior, for example γ’-phase formation in Ni-based superalloys.
Welcome to the XP³ Lab
Our Focus
At the XP³ Lab, we pioneer cutting-edge research at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, advanced metallurgy, and advanced microscopy. Our mission is to develop transformative materials and processes through an integrated approach that unites metal manufacturing innovation with deep microstructural understanding.
We specialize in:
Advanced Manufacturing: AM-focused fabrication of high performance metallic materials
Advanced Metallurgy: Microstructure-based cutting-edge metallurgy.
Advanced Microscopy: APT-centric atomically-resolved correlative microscopy techniques
Research Philosophy
Through multidisciplinary expertise and collaborative innovation, our work aims to:
Advance the scientific frontier of AM and materials science
Enable next-generation materials fabrication
Translate research into high-impact publications and real-world solutions
We are proud to announce the Atom Probe Tomography, CAMECA INVIZO 6000 in NUS is fully operational. Reach out to xptan@nus.edu.sg for service or collaboration.
To push the frontiers of scientific research in Singapore, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) are renewing their commitment to share high-value research equipment and facilities.
As part of this renewed commitment, NTU researchers can access advanced tools such as the Invizo 6000 3D Atom Probe microscope – one of seven in the world and the first in ASEAN – which allows 3D imaging and chemical analysis of materials at the atomic level. The atom probe is useful for studying how elements are distributed in semiconductor devices, the structure of advanced alloys, and how atoms move in energy materials used in batteries and fuel cells. Its high precision makes it a key tool for developing next-generation materials and devices.
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