One of the keys to reducing the cost of rocket parts is minimizing the number of components needed, NASA says. This new 3D printed injector had just two parts, whereas a similar injector tested earlier had 115 parts. Fewer parts require less assembly effort, which means complex parts made with 3D printing have the potential for significant cost-savings. NASA is also in development and testing stages for a 3D printer that will print tools for the crew of the International Space Station. NASA is even exploring the possibility of printing food for long-duration space missions.
Posted on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:27:37 +0000
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