More 3D advances...I like the part about terrestrial soil on the Moon or Mars to 3D print actual structures, which could act as bases for astronauts on the foreign world,
wow ambitious, but then again, why not do it?
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NASA has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing technologies for some time now. They already have plans to send a 3D printer to the International Space Station later this year, but have an eventual goal, which would even make futurist Ray Kurzweil blush. Eventually, NASA would like to use terrestrial soil on the Moon or even Mars to 3D print actual structures, which could act as bases for astronauts on the foreign worlds. Although this is likely decades away, another amazing application of 3D printing by NASA is already under way.
NASA aerospace engineer Jason Budinoff plans to construct an imaging telescope which would function in space, primarily with 3D printed parts. For those unaware, an imaging telescope is used to take pictures of distant objects. The telescope, which is set for completion sometime next month, would have almost all of its components, including the optical mounts, outer tube and baffles 3D printed, all respectively in one piece. It will measure only about two inches in length, and feature mirrors and lenses which have been produced with conventional methods.
http://3dprint.com/11314/nasa-3d-print-telescope/
Dang 3D printing is everywhere these days :D
As someone employed in this very field for 13 years I only see "stock market" in these announcement's and nothing more.
NASA suddenly being at the forefront of 3D Printing is a grand joke really.
Year's ago I made part's which were 3D printed (SLA) for Boeing, which were then Vacuum Cast from a silicon tool, which in-turn ended up being production part's on a working Submarine.
The list of people who have used 3D printing even here in Australia in my 13 year's of tenure is quite where it should be at. A mature technology compared to the stock market buzz. ;D
Oddly though the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are super Nazi when it come's to 3D printing. I Just heard a very funny story from an "ex colleague" who recently entered their Covert Building in Canberra at an unmarked building at 74 Gladstone ST LOL. ;)
( I may be running.. but I still have time for a 'good' conspiracy) ;)
Quote from: Somamech on August 08, 2014, 07:39:28 PM
NASA suddenly being at the forefront of 3D Printing is a grand joke really.
:D
Yes, it is it tis a funny asertion on thier part. ;)
And that is interesting mate, that story. I would love to hear more,
but its a good start. ;)
Thanks for dropping by to stir it up.