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Made in Space Celebrates One Year Anniversary of 3D Printing on the ISS 3D Printing Events

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Made In Space is primarily concerned with how the unique traits of the space environment such as persistent microgravity and vacuum conditions can be harnessed to offer new commercial solutions. By manufacturing and assembling structures on orbit, rather than on the planet’s surface, we unlock incredible design possibilities for extending the life of current on-orbit assets or entirely new structures. By pulling fiber in microgravity, we address one of the most critical barriers to perfect ZBLAN on the surface–gravity-caused crystallization. By setting up a prototyping platform on the ISS National Lab, we give researchers the ability to prototype tools and designs in the environment of space with short iteration cycles.

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Optomec Demonstrates Full Repeatability of Its LENS Metal AM Technology AM Industry

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Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals and 3D printed electronics, today announced the results of a three-year landmark study that validated the repeatability and transferability of the Optomec LENS metal additive manufacturing process. Leading Aerospace OEMS and technical experts participated in the study, which was performed on different LENS metal additive manufacturing systems at different locations.

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TWI and Lloyd’s Register Release New Guide to Certification of Metal AM Parts 3D Printing Processes

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Leading advanced manufacturing consultancy firm TWI has worked with Lloyd’s Register on a joint industry project to develop certification guidelines for additively manufactured parts (albeit specifically for the energy and offshore sectors). The partnership has already led to the publication of a new Guidance Notes for Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Parts, which are available to download for free from the Lloyd’s Register website.

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Airbus Subsidiary CTC Evaluates Roboze 3D Printer for PEEK and PEI Part Production Aerospace

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  Roboze, a leading manufacturer of advanced 3D printers for high-performance plastics, is providing their newest machines for the next generation of Fused Layer Manufacturing to CTC GmbH – an Airbus Company. CTC (Composite Technology Center) focuses on testing and evaluation of next generation industrial print technology and material and is examining future applications in […]