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Building for the Uncertainty of Tomorrow: Impact of 3D Printing in Space & on the Ground

Additive Manufacturing

Research and development of 3D printing in space for micro- and zero-gravity is moving fast and will no doubt continue to impact our lives. Since then it has evolved to having its own research and manufacturing equipment on the ISS US National Laboratory. Why do bioprinting in space?

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High-Energy X-rays Light Path to 3D-Printing One of Strongest Stainless Steels

Metrology

For airliners, cargo ships, nuclear power plants and other critical technologies, strength and durability are essential. The post High-Energy X-rays Light Path to 3D-Printing One of Strongest Stainless Steels appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Method for 3D-printing strong stainless steel revealed with particle accelerator

E&T

For airliners, cargo ships, nuclear power plants and other critical technologies, strength and durability are essential. Now, for the first time ever, 17-4 PH steel can be consistently 3D-printed while retaining its favorable characteristics. Composition control is truly the key to 3D-printing alloys.

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Hardware, Collaborations, and QMS: AM News Roundup for October 31-November 11

Additive Manufacturing

ICYMI: BMF, Sintratec, Desktop Metal, Quantica, SLM, and Axtra3D all announced new 3D printers. Looking to the next generation of hardware, Vitro3D announced seed financing to develop a volumetric additive manufacturing platform. Volumetric 3D Printing: Vitro3D has Raised $1.3M

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Innovation on a Larger Scale

Fabricating & Metal Work

The operator’s experience is the same, whether controlling traditional fiber placement, robotic fiber placement, 3D printing, robotic 3D printing, or any CNC machining process. Large-scale 3D Printing and Milling Platform From simulation to 3D printing in no time.

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3D Bioprinter Launching to Space Station

Additive Manufacturing

/November 2, 2022 — Redwire Corporation is launching its upgraded 3D bioprinter, the BioFabrication Facility (BFF), along with three other payloads on Northrop Grumman’s 18 th cargo resupply services mission (NG-18) for NASA to the International Space Station (ISS).

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Space Beach: Tan Lines, Titanium, and 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing

It all starts at sun-soaked Space Beach in Long Beach, California, where 3D printing, materials development, innovation and curiosity collide. The facility was responsible for manufacturing cargo planes and bombers. How Additive Manufacturing Is Applied. Strap in and enjoy. History of Aviation Excellence.