3D Metal Printing on ISS

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3D metal printing

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First-ever 3D metal printing in space achieved on ISS

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ESA carried out the first -ever 3D metal printing in space aboard the ISS .

Built by Airbus and Cranfield University in the UK , the Metal 3D Printer completed the first of four test shapes.

The printer is a technology demonstrator to show how such a device could help future missions become more independent of Earth by allowing crews to manufacture spare parts or special equipment by themselves.

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