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Top 5 Videos: The 3D Printers That Make SpaceX Rockets
This week, we present to you the different 3D printers and technologies that have been helping SpaceX automate rocket production. Then, we take you to Lyon, where Dr. Marquette and his team are leading the BLOC-PRINT project, which aims to…
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This week, we present to you the different 3D printers and technologies that have been helping SpaceX automate rocket production. Then, we take you to Lyon, where Dr. Marquette and his team are leading the BLOC-PRINT project, which aims to regenerate the skin of burn victims through bio-printing. Finally, discover the partnership between Materialise and Pinarello, a partnership that made it possible to build an ultra-lightweight bicycle—perfect for competitive cyclists. Happy Sunday — enjoy watching!
Top 1: 3D Printing SpaceX Rockets
In 2014, SpaceX began using additive manufacturing to produce rockets parts at scale and sent its first 3D printed part to outer space. Now, in their mission to colonize Mars by 2050, the company is using 3D printing technologies, including Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), to print parts in days rather than months. SpaceX is building rockets that can be refueled and reused many times over thanks to the high-performance parts 3D printing produces:
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