What do a race car driver, a pink ribbon, and the International Space Station all have in common? Why, 3D printing, of course.
California-based company which built the two 3D printers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) secures a NASA contract to continue developing its next-generation Vulcan manufacturing system.
Now there's a 3D printer on the International Space Station, Made in Space and Braskem are exploring ways for recycling 3D printed plastic.
Made In Space completes their latest project: 3D printing radiation shields and testing them on the International Space Station (ISS).
Today at 10AM (EST), NASA will livestream a six-hour spacewalk where astronauts will deploy a 3D printed nanosatellite.
Made in Space has developed and demonstrated a system called Archinaut which uses 3D printing and robotic arms to manufacture in space.
Made In Space is developing a tough plastic that will enable astronauts to create tools for use in the harsh conditions of space.
NASA is 3D printing radiation shields on the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, an experimental habitat on the International Space Station.
The first work of art in space -- the 'Laugh Star' -- will be a 3D printed model of recorded laughter at the International Space Station.
3D printing in space requires the right software. Remake from Autodesk allows parts to be 3D modeled on Earth before being sent into space.
If crowdfunding succeeds, the "Enterprise" spacecraft will be launched into Earth orbit. It will be the first 3D printed airframe in space with extensive 3D printed components.
To boldly print where no printer has printed before: Californian company "Made in Space" sends a 3D printer into our orbit.