On Earth, the possibilities of 3D printers continues to increase, so it is, according to NASA’s high time to receive it. printers into space
Today, there is also a 3D printer on board the Resupply mission SpaceX, which brings new gear and supplies to a space station. However, this is not your average printer as we also encounter here. In order with the lack of gravity to move, there are some modifications made.
tested 400 times
To make sure that the Zero-G-Printer it really does, he has tested more than 400 times, which produced the video below. Once arrived at the space station it will be used to create replacement parts and other tools. In a statement, the originators of the project, explain the importance of:
“This would be the goods as we know it may change forever. This transport is today still relatively limited, so the printer can provide the solution for reconnaissance missions. “
Larger models
Ultimately the intended that the astronauts add a recycling mechanism on the printer so that material can be used in printable plastic too. converted back
Although this is a relatively simple printer yet, there are already plans to bring. Larger models to the space station in the coming years Astronauts are stuck only to wait until a fresh pizza is rolled out of the printer.
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