Made in Space's AstroABS is Used by NASA's Astronauts on the ISS
Laura McQuarrie — May 2, 2015 — Tech
References: madeinspace.us & 3ders.org
As the company that supplied the Zero-G 3D printer that NASA is now using on the International Space Station, Made in Space is now making its space-grade 3D-printing filament available for people on Earth.
Up in space, this filament is used in the creation of spare parts and tools on-demand, so that astronauts are supplied with everything they need to make repairs.
This ABS plastic is being branded by Made in Space as AstroABS, and is being sold in spools that target makers who want to different quality levels for zero gravity manufacturing. Visiting outer space is out of reach for most, but this at least gives creative people the chance to make contributions to developments in space.
Up in space, this filament is used in the creation of spare parts and tools on-demand, so that astronauts are supplied with everything they need to make repairs.
This ABS plastic is being branded by Made in Space as AstroABS, and is being sold in spools that target makers who want to different quality levels for zero gravity manufacturing. Visiting outer space is out of reach for most, but this at least gives creative people the chance to make contributions to developments in space.
Trend Themes
1. Space-grade 3D Printing Filaments - Expanding the opportunities for on-demand manufacturing in space by providing high-quality 3D printing filaments for astronauts to create spare parts and tools.
2. Zero Gravity Manufacturing - Enabling makers to explore zero gravity manufacturing by offering ABS plastic filaments specifically designed for use in space.
3. Creative Contributions to Space Developments - Empowering creative individuals to contribute to advancements in space exploration by making space-grade 3D printing filaments available to the public.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - Introducing disruptive innovation opportunities in the aerospace industry by supplying space-grade 3D printing filaments for on-demand manufacturing in space.
2. Manufacturing - Opening up new avenues for on-demand manufacturing by providing high-quality 3D printing filaments suitable for zero gravity production.
3. Additive Manufacturing - Creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the additive manufacturing industry through the development and sale of space-grade 3D printing filaments.
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