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so cool to see additive parts in this high-conductivity alloy

The remarkable X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator is in the early stages of production with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This stunning new render highlights the X-66’s Transonic Truss-Braced Wing concept comprising extra-long, thin wings supported by diagonal struts. When combined with advancements in propulsion systems, materials, and systems architecture, this configuration could result in reduced emissions and as much as 30% less fuel consumption than today’s best-in-class aircraft.

When combined with advancements in propulsion systems, materials, and systems architecture, this configuration could result in reduced emissions and as much as 30% less fuel consumption than today’s best-in-class aircraft. #Boeing #NASA #teamboeing #Lovethis #Amazing

Something good for the Additive Manufacturing industry just happened. Congrats to the ELEMENTUM 3D team, RPM Innovations, Inc. and Paul Gradl's team at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. We're glad that an Aluminum Alloy is the selected material. This project paves the way for more AM nozzle applications, bringing up a key question: what value does the AM process bring to the table? This article mentions benefits in lead time, streamlined manufacturing process. All of that adds value to an attractive cost of ownership. Something to chat about at AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group). #aluminum #aluminium #aerospacemanufacturing #rocketscience #additivemanufacturing #nozzles https://lnkd.in/gtF63YE6

Relocating manufacturing in… space 😮 The more I watch this video, the more I am thinking about it : can we set-up a manufacturing facility in space? Can we imagine something on a ISS-clone? Or on a planet? 😐 Can you imagine getting supplied with parts made in space? 🙂 Today’s technologies are developing fast, we are gaining more & more confidence in space travels and the more we’re discovering space the closer we get to be able to make something up there. Science fiction movies will appear to be right, like 3D printing in the 70s 👏🏼 #space #additivemanufacturing #industry #manufacturing #vision #future Northrop Grumman Thales Alenia Space Thales Defence Thales Aerospace Airbus Defence and Space Safran - Space European Space Agency - ESA NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SpaceX #elonmusk

Material science centered around high efficient composites and it's structural engineering is the crucial part of any space going vehichle.

📢 Last week, we told you about the WAMS 2024 conference in Orlando. Organized by the European Space Agency - ESA Agency and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the symposium, whose title was Shaping the Future of Additive Manufacturing, was a great success with our team on site. To quote our colleague nicolas nutal "Outstanding symposium on metal additive manufacturing with lots of interesting talks and productive discussions" ✔ As a reminder, here are the various conferences held by the CRM Group during the event:  - Postprocessing of additively manufactured components with complex geometries – (Nicolas Nutal) - Development of Al-Zn-Mg alloys for Direct Energy Deposition and repair applications – (Norberto Jimenez Mena) - Development of a New Beta-metastable Titanium Alloy for Additive Manufacturing – (N. Jimenez) A highly successful symposium on space, air and ground transportation technologies! 🚀 #WAMS2024 #AdditiveManufacturing #Innovation #Orlando #CRMGroup #WorldwideAdvancedManufacturingSymposium #ESA #Nasa

Today, we pay homage to George Carruthers. His groundbreaking work led to the creation of the ultraviolet camera/spectograph—a pivotal instrument during the 1972 Apollo 16 mission. And his life’s work, especially throughout the mid-20th century, laid foundations for advancements in observational technology. The ripple effects of Carruthers' life are felt today within engineering and many other sciences. In the realm of automation, we acknowledge and appreciate his far-reaching impact. And today, CVSS celebrates not only his contributions, but also the beauty of his example. #GeorgeCarruthers #AstrophysicsPioneer #HistoryHeroes #SpaceScience #TrailblazingTechnology #remarkablelegacy #Robotics #engineering #automation #BlackHistoryMonth #CVSS NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Photos from: Illinois Public Media, National Science and Technology Medals Foundation, and The HistoryMakers

🚀 With aluminium to Moon and Mars: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently built and successfully tested a 3D-printed rocket engine nozzle made of the novel aluminium alloy 6061-RAM2. The innovative nozzle is lighter than conventional nozzles and thus paves the way for space flights that can carry more payload – and mass is critical for future deep space missions to Moon, Mars and beyond, it requires advanced materials.     Aluminium stands out among other metals due to its lower density and the capacity to create strong yet lightweight components. The novel aluminium variant represents the newest advancement within the RAMFIRE project of NASA, it’s weldable and heat-resistant enough for the use in rocket engines. The RAMFIRE project specifically targets the creation of lightweight, 3D-printed rocket nozzles using aluminium, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation.   Learn more about the nozzle and the RAMFIRE project: https://lnkd.in/ereqhQSu   #aluminium #aerospace #NASA #spacemission #rocket #3Dprinting #additivemanufacturing