ESA Tests ALM Rocket Engine
Last week we took a look at the 3D printed liquid rocket engine in the world from a Brooklyn-based company called Launcher. They had 3D printed a copper rocket nozzle, throat and combustion ...
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Aerospace
The aerospace industry embraces 3D printing technology. NASA 3D prints combustion chamber liners and uses 3d printing for their next move on Mars.
Copper Rocket Engine Test Launch Date Draws Near
The CEO of 3D printed rocket engine company Launcher, has posted an interesting image of their new Launcher E-2 engine after it was cut from the build plate with wire EDM. In case you ...
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National Aerospace Solutions 3D Print Discontinued Part For Lube Oil System
For many factories and engineering facilities, procuring small components can be a massive headache. Arnold Airforce Base found themselves in such a situation, in need of a circuit breaker ...
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Betatype Rocket Nozzle: Optimised Parts Print 28% Faster
UK-based Betatype and CAE/topology optimisation software developer nTopology developed a means of functional and process optimisation for rocket nozzle parts. Consequently, the part is not ...
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America Makes Selects Wichita State University for Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Center
America Makes will open its third Satellite Center in Kansas at Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). The new facility will join the Texas A&M ...
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NASA’s Archinaut One to Print Spacecraft Parts in Orbit
NASA has contracted Made in Space to develop Archinaut One, a small spacecraft with the ability to print in space. Multiple agencies will be testing out in-space robotic manufacturing and ...
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Mars Crew 3D Printing Skin & Bone Tissue in Space
While journeys through space require a lot of resources, there's only so much space missions can carry. This makes it especially difficult to carry tools and medical supplies, considering ...
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GKN AIRLIFT & DAM Programs Aim to Innovate 3D Printing
UK-based GKN is starting up 2 new programs to accelerate Industrial additive manufacturing. The company hopes the programs will further increase market share for the technology globally. As ...
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Marshall 3D Printing Aerospace Parts With Stratasys
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is using Stratasys 3D printers to develop key components of airplane ductwork. This production venture will allow Marshall and Stratasys to develop ...
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Moon Dust Printing Uses Laser Melting For Construction
A joint project between Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) and the Institute of Space Systems (IRAS) of the Technical University of Braunschweig aims to revolutionise space exploration with a ...
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Virgin Orbit Researching Multi-Metal AM with NASA
Much like SpaceX, world-famous conglomerate Virgin is also diving head-deep into space exploration at the behest of a famous billionaire/entrepreneur. Richard Branson's dynamic brand ...
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Stratasys and NCAMP Create Public Qualification Database for 3D Printing
In an effort to reduce the costs and time required to demonstrate regulatory compliance of 3D printed parts, Stratasys worked with the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance ...
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Terran 1: Relativity Space’s Rocket to Launch Thai Satellite
Relativity Space has long been a major force in 3D printing rockets, securing major partners like the US military due to their ability to produce aerospace parts quickly and for far lower ...
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PEEK 3D Printing – Everything you need to know
PEEK is an extremely strong, durable, mechanically and chemically resistant material. PEEK is often compared with aluminum alloys, but PEEK is lighter than aluminum, making it the perfect ...
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3D Printed Sensors Could Simplify NASA’s Extraterrestrial Scanning
Remotely scanning extraterrestrial environments requires quite a lot of state-of-the-art technology. Aside from the space travel tech, there is the problem of building the actual sensors ...
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Orbex Builds World’s Largest 3D Printed Rocket Engine
UK start-up Orbex has just built the world's largest 3D printed rocket engine. The engine is unique in that it is the first one printed entirely as a single piece without any joins. This ...
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Copper3D Researching Antimicrobial Printing Aboard ISS
NASA's Nebraska Space Grant office has just issued Copper3D a research grant for thermoplastic printing applications in space. Both organisations are looking test the antimicrobial ...
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Refabricator 3D Printer Aboard ISS Turns Space Waste Into Filament
Northrup Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft recently made its way to the international space station with some very important cargo. The craft is carrying crucial equipment for exploration in tons ...
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Made In Space Developing Solar Array Printing on Small Satellites
Space is the harshest of all environments, offering few materials and limitations on power usage. While these intense factors still serve as major hurdles, 3D printing is helping mitigate ...
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NASA Announces 3D Printed Habitat Competition Winners
For a while now, NASA have been gathering up submission concepts for their 3D printed habitat competition. The various contestants all presented their ideas for what they consider to be an ...
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