Space
Sidus Space Successfully Launches LizzieSat Hybrid 3D-Printed Satellite
The hybrid 3D-printed satellite was manufactured using Markforged 3D printers for parts that would be incredibly lightweight, durable and custom to the structure to ensure the satellite remains intact during launch and works properly for its full life span in space.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Avio Utilizes Velo3D Metal Printers for Developing Propulsion Systems
The Italian space propulsion innovator is installing the printers in its Colleferro, Italy, headquarters to produce mission-critical parts for its family of rocket engines.
Read More3D Systems Verifies Performance of NASA’s GRX-810 Super Alloy
This oxide dispersion-strengthened alloy, developed by NASA, demonstrates exceptional mechanical properties and resistance to extreme temperatures, making it well suited for future use in critical components such as rocket engines, turbine blades and exhaust nozzle components.
Read More6K Additive, Agile Space Industries Partner to Advance Moon Mission
6K Additive’s Nickel 625 powder is being qualified for use in Agile’s A2200 engine to leverage additive manufacturing for engine lightweighting while also delivering tremendous power.
Read MoreMeltio Software Simplifies Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printing Technology
Meltio Space robot slicer employs a virtual model of the real robot movement.
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing in Space: Failing Upward
Not all 3D printed parts destined for space need to adhere to the standards of human space flight. Yet all parts made for space programs require some type of qualification and certification. NASA and The Barnes Global Advisors explore Q&C for these parts.
Read MoreCollins Aerospace Opens Additive Manufacturing Center Expansion in Iowa
The expansion gives the company space to house several new state-of-the-art 3D metal printers and significantly increase the center’s AM capabilities.
Read More
3D Printed Lattice for Mars Sample Return Crash Landing: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory employs laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing plus chemical etching to create strong, lightweight lattice structures optimized to protect rock samples from Mars during their violent arrival on earth.
Peter Zelinski
Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
3D Printed "Evolved Structures" for NASA Exoplanet Balloon Mission: The Cool Parts Show #61
Generative design creates stiff, lightweight brackets for EXCITE mission monitoring planets orbiting other stars. The Cool Parts Show visits Goddard Space Flight Center.
Read More“Mantis” AM System for Spacecraft Uses Induction for Deposition
The metal 3D printing system melts wire without lasers. 30-foot-diameter parts are built on a rotary-feed system that eliminates the need for a large machine frame or gantry.
Read MoreAddUp’s FormUp 350 Evolution Prints Parts Up to 1 Meter Tall
The FormUp 350 Evolution machine is designed to produce large metal parts with a high level of complexity and precision, which is an ability in high demand in the aeronautics, space, defense and energy sectors.
Read More8 Transformations 3D Printing Is Making Possible
Additive manufacturing changes every space it touches; progress can be tracked by looking for moments of transformation. Here are 8 places where 3D printing is enabling transformative change.
Read MoreReusable LOX/Kerosene Engine Completes First Successful Full-System Test Flight
Galactic Energy Space Technology announced the first successful full-system test flight of its Welkin 50-ton reusable LOX/kerosene engine. To date, this is the highest thrust LOX/kerosene engine in the Chinese commercial aerospace playing field which has officially entered the engineering and manufacturing phase.
Read MoreFabrisonic Moves to Larger Central Ohio Facility
The new 30,000-square-foot facility offers additional space to expand the company’s parts production.
Read More
Zenith Tecnica Manufactures 3D Printed Hardware for NASA Psyche Mission
The node components designed by Maxar Space Systems were well suited to the advantages of EBM AM due to their complex geometries.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Sintavia Develops Niobium Printing Technology for Aerospace, Defense
C103 material parameter specification is said to enable full alloy adoption across defense and space applications.
Read MoreArtemis I Has Launched: 3D Printing Applications for This Space Mission and Beyond: AM Radio #25B
On this episode of AM Radio, we discuss how additive manufacturing is enabling a new era of space exploration.
Read More3 Points About 3D Printing Large Parts We Can Learn From the Lunar Habitat (Video)
Ingersoll Machine Tools describes the capabilities and promise of large-scale additive manufacturing as seen in the 3D printed sections of the Rosenberg Space Habitat.
Read MoreLauncher Uses Additive Manufacturing to Optimize Satellite Design
Launcher depends on Velo3D to 3D print complex rocket compounds for low-cost, small satellite delivery systems.
Read MoreArburg Freeformer 750-3X 3D Features Larger Build Chamber
Formnext 2022: The Freeformer 750-3X 3D provides more space inside the build chamber for larger components.
Read MoreEOS, Hyperganic Partnership to Elevate Space Components
Integration of Hyperganic Core, an AI-powered engineering software platform, with EOS’ digital additive manufacturing solutions aims to advance the space propulsion field.
Read More
8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65
New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.
Peter Zelinski
Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
Metal Powder Works Joining Additive Manufacturing Production Campus
The 10,000-square-foot space at Neighborhood 91 will function as MPW’s main production facility, enabling it to grow production capacity by a factor of eight times.
Read MoreVelo3D Qualifies Copper Alloy for Use With Its Sapphire Printers
Velo3D has qualified the NASA-developed GRCop-42 alloy for use with its Sapphire family of printers to deliver the conductivity of copper with high strength for aerospace applications, such as rocket engine combustion chambers.
Read MoreEOS, Hyperganic Collaborate on Design, Performance of Space Propulsion Components
By creating a truly digital workflow, the companies aim to utilize additive manufacturing’s design freedom to create part structures and applications that were impossible to manufacture using traditional production processes.
Read MoreEOS Plans Southern California Additive Manufacturing Innovation Center
Planned regional Innovation Center is part of EOS’ more than $15 million investment to support its growing aerospace, space, medical and consumer goods markets.
Read More6 Reasons Space Exploration Will Need Additive Manufacturing
There are at least half a dozen ways 3D printing will contribute to space travel, research and habitation — and in some cases it already is. Insights from seminar focused on manufacturing challenges for the space sector.
Read MoreSiemens Opens Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub
Siemens says it will use this research and development space to collaborate with key OEMs, end users and U.S. national laboratories to help advance the successful industrialization of additive manufacturing.
Read More