A new testing centre at University of Glasgow is simulating the conditions of outer space to help prevent 3D printed parts from becoming sources of high-speed orbital debris. Housed at the university’s James Watt School of Engineering, the NextSpace Testrig…
Search Results For: redwire
First metal 3D printed part from space returns for testing
The first-ever metal 3D printed part produced in space has returned to Earth for testing as part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ‘Metal3D’ project focused on manufacturing in microgravity. Created aboard the International Space Station (ISS) using ESA’s Metal…
Auxilium Biotechnologies 3D prints medical devices in Space
Auxilium Biotechnologies, a San Diego medtech startup, is 3D printing medical devices in space. The company uses a DLP-based bioprinter called the Auxilium Microfabrication Platform (AMP-1) to create biomimetic devices for nerve injuries. A recent deployment of the AMP-1 to…
3D Printing Industry Awards 2024 – Vote Now
Voting is now open in the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards. This wide-ranging survey of the 3D printing ecosystem is encouraging as a barometer. Nominations from the public and the expert committee were very strong this year. Leading indicators, such…
The ISS to receive new bioprinter for on-orbit 3D printing research
Finland-based bioprinting firm Brinter AM Technologies Oy has announced that it will launch its Brinter Core 3D bioprinter to the International Space Station (ISS). Brinter will supply the bioprinter to Redwire Space NV. The space system manufacturer is heading a…
Metal additive manufacturing in space with a new 3D printer developed by AddUp and Airbus
In alliance with Airbus Defence & Space, AddUp has developed a metal 3D printer intended for space applications under the European Space Agency (ESA) contract. Co-funded by Airbus Defence & Space, this system is designed to evaluate additive manufacturing capabilities…
taulman3D acquisition expected to “accelerate Braskem’s growth strategy” in 3D printing
Brazilian petrochemical firm Braskem has announced the acquisition of 3D printing material developer and distributor taulman3D. Braskem has gradually broadened its interest in additive manufacturing, first utilizing the technology to produce spares in-house, then launching its own filament range two…
GKN Aerospace to supply main and upper-stage turbines and Vulcain nozzles for the next 14 launchers
GKN Aerospace, a US-based additive manufacturing center of excellence, has signed a contract to supply the next phase of Ariane 6 turbines and Vulcain nozzles with ArianeGroup, a French aerospace company. The contract calls for the production and supply of…
Mixture of Martian rock and titanium could be 3D printed into new lower-cost equipment off-world
Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a material that could be used to 3D print the equipment needed in future missions to explore the red planet. By mixing titanium with simulated Martian regolith, the scientists have been able…
Blue laser developer Nuburu to go public as $350M company in 3D printing’s latest SPAC merger
Industrial laser specialist Nuburu is set to go public via a merger with Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Tailwind Acquisition Corp (TWND). Through the deal, Nuburu and Tailwind Acquisition plan to combine into a $350 million enterprise supported with $334…
