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Could ancient Egyptians hold the key to 3D printed ceramics?
The researchers believe that it possible to create a contemporary 3D printable, once-fired, self-glazing, non-plastic ceramic material that exhibits the characteristics and quality of Egyptian Faience.
Faience was first used in the 5th Millennium BC and was the first glazed ceramic material invented by man.
See the full story here: http://phys.org/news/2012-09-ancient-egyptians-key-3d-ceramics.html