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Top 5 Videos: Stargate 3D Printing Advances Terran R Rocket for Space Exploration
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the Top 5 most compelling 3D printing videos. This week’s edition kicks off with a fascinating look into Relativity Space’s use of 3D printing, employing their Stargate technology at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to…
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of the Top 5 most compelling 3D printing videos. This week’s edition kicks off with a fascinating look into Relativity Space’s use of 3D printing, employing their Stargate technology at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to craft unique components for the 3D printed Terran R rocket. In the second spotlight, Dassault Systèmes’ video features John Mikesh, a computational designer at GENx, unraveling how their team harnesses 3D printing, specifically X-Generative Design within 3DEXPERIENCE by CATIA. Moving forward, we are given a detailed tutorial through the 3D printing process of ‘Thinky,’ the ThinkFun dragon, employing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus. Our exploration deepens with a Formlabs webinar hosted by Ubaid Mithawalla, delving into the transformative impact of 3D printing, specifically SLA and SLS technologies, on unmanned vehicle development. Lastly, Labomed Inc. showcases its integration of two Stratasys FDM™ F170 3D printers to elevate manufacturing quality and speed within the medical industry.
Top 1: Relativity Space’s Stargate Technology in 3D Printing
We start with a video exploring how Relativity Space uses 3D printing, specifically their Stargate technology at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, to print unique components for their Terran R reusable rocket. Attempting to build the world’s first entirely 3D printed rocket, the company aims to not only bring large-scale, 3D printing to the field of orbital rocket manufacturing, but further space exploration through their rocket technology. In pursuit of this ambition, Relativity Space is turning to 3D printing to propel us into the cosmic frontier.
Top 2: How GENx Uses 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
In this video by Dassault Systèmes, John Mikesh, a computational designer at GENx, details how GENx utilizes 3D printing, particularly X-Generative Design within 3DEXPERIENCE by CATIA, to boost efficiency in complex projects. He begins by outlining the tool’s capability to break down intricate shapes into individual components, highlighting its efficiency and consistency across various projects. Mikesh also underscores the impactful role of 3D printing in advancing architectural and manufacturing workflows within the company.
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