MADISON — By combining topology optimization and additive manufacturing, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers created a twisty high-temperature heat exchanger that outperformed a ...

Demonstrating next-generation energy technology, researchers are using topology optimization and metal 3D printing to design ultra-compact, high-power heat exchangers. Demonstrating next-generation ...

Heat exchangers are used to transfer thermal energy from one type of liquid or steam source to another kind of liquid source at a wide range of facilities. Whether heating a space or some type of ...

And they used an innovative technique to 3D print—and test—the metal proof of concept. High-temperature heat exchangers are essential components in many technologies for dissipating heat, with ...

"Optimizing design on the computer is one thing, but to actually make and test it is a very different thing," Qian says. "It's exciting that our optimization method worked. We were able to actually ...