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An experimental 3D printer will melt steel to create new objects... in space | Printing metal objects aboard the ISS is a challenging, but potentially game-changing
In a historic development, the ISS is now equipped with a 3D printer capable of theoretically shaping new objects by melting stainless-steel wire. This experimental printer, designed...
The resupply mission is packed with supplies for the ISS crew as well as science experiments, including an innovative 3D metal printer developed by Airbus for the European Space Agency (ESA). This experimental printer, designed by Airbus and ESA, serves as a means to test and address the technical challenges associated with metal 3D printing in space. Thanks to in-situ manufacturing, astronauts could one day repair or augment space structures on otherworldly settlements like the Moon or Mars, eliminating the need to wait for costly, lengthy shipments of spare parts from Earth.
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