NASA 3D Printing
Yes, there is an ISSpresso machine on the ISS. But how to drink when there is no gravity? NASA used a 3D printer to create special cups.
Before NASA made 3D printing in space a science fact, the space organization was busy pushing the revolutionary process into new realms here on Earth.
These are the first extraterrestrial prints ever: NASA printed 14 different designs and built a total of 21 items plus some calibration coupons. Now they are back on earth... Read more here!
NASA started with manufacturing small parts for its vehicles but soon transitioned into methods of use that could help put a human on Mars.
Pasta manufacturer Barilla surprised us with a “pasta 3D printer”. Now pasta 3D printing is starting to take form - and the result even may look like you.
One small print for a man, a giant leap for a 3D printing: The International Space Station’s 3D printer has manufactured the first 3D printed object in space.