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Top 5 Videos: Elon Musk’s 3D Printers & Diehard SpaceX Superfan
Each Sunday, we take you on a video adventure through the world of additive manufacturing. This week, you will discover the secret weapon Elon Musk is using for his mission to colonize Mars by 2050—spoiler alert: he uses DMLS 3D…
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Each Sunday, we take you on a video adventure through the world of additive manufacturing. This week, you will discover the secret weapon Elon Musk is using for his mission to colonize Mars by 2050—spoiler alert: he uses DMLS 3D printers to build SpaceX rockets. Also, get introduced to the SpaceX superfan, Oli, whose 3D-printed rocket models garnered praise across the space enthusiast corners of the web and caught the eye of SpaceX employees. Next, learn how Redefine Meat plans to conquer the European market with 3D-printed steaks. Plus, find out how BASF Forward AM and Replique are working together to ensure that Miele can have food-safe appliance accessories manufactured using 3D printing. Enjoy watching!
Top 1: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rockets
You’ve probably heard of Elon Musk’s SpaceX project. However, in the following video, you’ll get to see the 3D printing technology used for SpaceX rocket construction and learn about the SpaceX superfan making 3D-printed models of SpaceX rockets that caught the attention of SpaceX employees. Dive in and see for yourself how the company has been working on its Mars colonization goal since 2014.
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