Launcher moves on to develop avionics for its satellite delivery system Aerospace

Launcher moves on to develop avionics for its satellite delivery system Aerospace

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Launcher, an NYC startup developing the world’s most efficient rocket to deliver small satellites to orbit, started by leveraging 3D printing to develop a high-performance propulsion system. In no segment like the space industry segment, 3D printing is enabling small teams to get into the game and compete with industrial giants on getting stuff into orbit. Now the company is ready to move on to the next stage: avionics, and to do so, having established a valid and credible proposition, it was able to attract NASA JPL & SpaceX veterans Kevin Watson and Rich Petras.

Wilhelmsen teams up with F-drones for last-mile delivery of 3D printed spare parts Industrial Additive Manufacturing

Wilhelmsen teams up with F-drones for last-mile delivery of 3D printed spare parts Industrial Additive Manufacturing

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Global maritime company Wilhelmsen has demonstrated its commitment to the adoption of additive manufacturing over the past several months. Last December, for instance, the company launched an early adopter program (EAP) for 3D printing spare parts for the maritime industry. Then, in February, it completed the first commercial delivery of 3D printed spare parts to a Berge Bulk ship. Now, Wilhelmsen has entered into a collaboration which will facilitate the delivery of 3D printed spare parts to its off-shore customers.

German Aerospace Center DLR gets ready to test metal PBF technology in zero-G conditions Aerospace

German Aerospace Center DLR gets ready to test metal PBF technology in zero-G conditions Aerospace

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DLR, the German Aerospace Center, is getting ready to launch a parabolic flight that will test a completely new metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing system for zero-G conditions that has been in development since 2017. The machine is based on a tried and tested principle and designed as a payload for a research rocket. It will be and launched aboard a MAPHEUS rocket for the first time in 2020.