NASA engineers are using a 3D laser printing system to produce intricate metal parts such as rocket engine components for its next-generation Space Launch System (SLS). The method called “selective laser melting “ (SLM) promises to streamline fabrication and significantly reduce production costs... Continue Reading NASA using 3D laser printing to create complex rocket parts
Section: Aero Gizmo
Tags: 3D Printers, Laser, NASA, Rocket, Space, Space Launch System, Spacecraft
Related Articles:
- Layered fabrication now growing solid metal parts
- NASA demonstrates laser-powered aircraft first
- XCOR tests rocket parts in a motorcycle
- micro-MIM - micro metal powder injection molding
- Laser igniters could spell the end for the humble spark plug
- World's first 'printed' aircraft is flown
 |  |
No comments:
Post a Comment
Rules for submitting comments:
1. No profanity. I maintain the pretense that this is a family-friendly site.
2. Stay on topic. A bit of straying and off-hand commenting is okay, but hijacking the discussion is right out.
3. No ad hominem attacks. Attack the subject, not the other person on the thread and keep the discussion civil.
4. No spamming or commercial endorsements. These get deleted immediately.
Tip: Beware of putting hyperlinks in your comments–especially at the end. For some reason, Blogger interprets these as spam.
Note: Due to the recent spate of anonymous spamming, registration for comments is now required.