Space
Additive Technology Delivers Small Satellites to Space
Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed a reusable rocket engine specifically for the launch of small satellites. The complex injector heads are 3D printed which unlocks additional performance, reduces the parts count, speeds up production time, and reduces weight and costs.
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Video: How Additive Manufacturing Is Advancing the Space Industry
By making launch vehicles more efficient and easier to manufacture, AM lets small companies play a significant role in space. Here is a conversation with an aspiring startup.
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Engine Mount Set to Be First 3D-Printed Part on the Moon
Manufactured by RUAG Space, the 3D-printed engine mount is part of a spacecraft from SpaceIL.
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Thrusters with Additively Manufactured Components to Fly Spacecraft
Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed qualification testing for the reaction control thruster system for NASA’s Orion crew vehicle.
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Inspecting Complex Geometries for 3D-Printed Parts
As additive manufacturing moves into the production space, advanced inspection technology is becoming more critical to ensure part quality.
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PADT, ASU Receive Grant for Advanced Research in 3D Printing
Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies (PADT) and Arizona State University have received a $127,000 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from NASA.
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RUAG and Oerlikon Partner for 3D Printing of Components for Space
The companies will develop processes and standards for the additive manufacturing of metal space components, and explore the refinement of existing alloys.
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Orion Gets a Lift from Electro-Static Dissipative (ESD) Material
NASA’s Orion spacecraft will include parts 3D-printed from electro-static dissipative Antero 800NA from Stratasys. Developing this material was an exercise in working within constraints.
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The organization announced that EWI and Auburn University-NASA will collaborate to create a global innovation hub that advances additive manufacturing technical standards, R&D, and education and training.
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Plural AM's Material Management System Reduces Humidity
Rapid 2018: The system’s low-humidity, UV-free space is designed to increase material performance and shelf life.
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