European Space Agency
Can 3D Printed Hydrogels Turn Water into a Shield to Protect Astronauts from Space Radiation?
Data from numerous missions reveal that in space, without the protection of our planet’s atmosphere and magnetic field, astronauts can receive in just one day nearly as much cosmic radiation…
New Tech Transmits 3D Printing Granules in Microgravity
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have secured a patent for an in-space microgravity 3D printing technology. The patented invention employs a conveyor-based system to transport granulate material for fused…
ESA Funds Horizon Microtechnologies’ Metallized 3D Printed Electronics Parts
German small-scale manufacturing expert Horizon Microtechnologies has received the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Spark funding to apply its specialty metallization technology to space applications. The firm believes its parts can…
Emerging AM Technologies Analysis: Where Are They Now, Part 1
In March 2023, AM Research published the “Emerging AM Technologies Analysis: 10 Companies to Watch” report highlighting 3D printing companies with the potential to disrupt the additive manufacturing (AM) industry….
Europe’s New Rocket Set to Launch Polymer 3D Printing Technology into Space
Europe’s space capabilities are set to take a significant leap forward with the upcoming launch of the Ariane 6 rocket. Scheduled for its debut flight in July 2024, this new…
First Metal 3D Printer in Space Heads to ISS
French OEM AddUp, in collaboration with Airbus, has delivered the first metal 3D printer for space to the European Space Agency (ESA). This printer was launched on NASA’s Mission NG-20,…
Large Format Space 3D Printing Challenge Winners Announced by ESA
In a landmark initiative for additive manufacturing (AM), the European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the winners of the COSMIC LFAM Grand Challenge. This prestigious competition, a collaboration between ESA,…
Win €100,000 with ESA’s COSMIC Large Format 3D Printing Grand Challenge
As we stand on the verge of a new era in space exploration, 3D printing plays an integral role, offering novel solutions to enhance space exploration and guide humankind’s future…
Avio Harnesses Velo3D’s 3D Printing for Space Propulsion
During one of the aviation world’s largest shows, Velo3D (NYSE: VLD) announced the sale of two of its advanced metal 3D printers to Italian space propulsion manufacturer Avio (BIT: AVIO)….
Daring AM: ArianeGroup Advances Europe’s Reusable Rockets with Successful Testfire
Despite setbacks in the global space industry, such as Relativity Space’s recent failure to launch a 3D printed rocket and the closure of Virgin Orbit, European Ariane rockets are gained…
ESA and Zortrax Perform 4D Printing for Space
Breaking barriers and redefining the future, Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has trailblazed the development of 4D printing technologies after a year-long project with the European Space Agency (ESA) to…
Daring AM: Redwire 3D Prints for ESA and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Unveiling its transformative vision in the space tech realm just a few years ago, Redwire Space (NYSE: RDW) has swiftly emerged as a catalyst propelling the space economy to unprecedented…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 23, 2023: 3D Printed Seafood, Buildings, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, Artec 3D has opened a new production facility for optoelectronics in Luxembourg, while Axial3D opened a new medical 3D printer center of excellence. Mycorena…
SWISSto12 Receives €30M to Make ESA Satellite with 3D Printing
SWISSto12 has a wonderful niche in making waveguides and other optimized satellite components with 3D printing, securing it deals to make satellite components for Lockheed and antennas with the European…
ArianeGroup Extends GKN Contract to 3D Print Rocket Engine Parts
British-based aerospace pioneer GKN Aerospace has secured a contract extension to supply rocket engine subsystems for the next phase of Ariane 6 heavy-lift launchers being developed by prime contractor ArianeGroup…
UK’s Largest Rocket Engine Factory Opens with World’s Largest Hybrid Metal 3D Printer
Skyrora Ltd’s new manufacturing headquarters has just opened, officially making the Scottish company the operator of the UK’s largest jet engine factory. Skyrora is already the owner of the largest…
Sending Optimized Silicon Carbide into Space with Binder Jetting
TECNALIA is a benchmark research and technological development center focused on transforming knowledge into business opportunities for companies and GDP growth for society. The Materials for Extreme Conditions research group…
Handheld Bioprinter Could One Day Heal Astronaut Injuries
A SpaceX Dragon resupply mission carrying 6,500 pounds of science experiments, including a handheld bioprinter prototype, is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS) after launching on December…
Zortrax Will Launch 3D Printed Electrical Circuit Onboard First Wooden Satellite
Zortrax’s next frontier is space! In early 2022, the Polish 3D printer manufacturer will be launching a 3D printed electrical circuit to low Earth orbit (LEO). Since 2019, the company…
In-Space Metal 3D Printing from Incus to Be Tested by ESA
Crewed moon missions may still be years away, but space agencies are getting ready for the day when humans will once again explore the lunar surface, driving discovery, innovation, and…
Students’ In-Space 3D Printing Experiment Works in Zero-G Test
Advances in space technology and manufacturing processes have helped to lower costs and reduce entry barriers to space. Still, space is expensive. Today, all spacecraft are developed, tested, and assembled…
ESA Aims to Extract Oxygen from Moon Dust and 3D Print Metal with the Remnants
For those following from afar the various projects geared toward additive construction on the Moon or Mars, one thought may not have occurred: what about oxygen? How will astronauts breathe…
ESA Award: Dawn Aerospace to Develop Novel 3D Printed Combustion Chambers
Space launch provider Dawn Aerospace announced it had received €385,000 to develop an additively manufactured combustion chamber for high performance and high combustion pressure rocket engines. The company said the…
Bioprinting in Microgravity: Where Do We Stand?
A crucial part of translating biomedical research and technology into space health means space crew will have to create their own functional cells, tissues, and even organs. Although the realization…
