3D Printing In Space: A New Dimension (Photo Gallery)

AMAZE Expert Panel Addresses Participants

ESA-N. Vicente

International experts presented the world’s largest metal 3D-printing project at the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15. AMAZE – Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste and Efficient Production of High-Tech Metal Products – involves 28 industrial partners across Europe.

ESA’s David Jarvis at AMAZE 3D Printing Project Press Conference

ESA-N. Vicente

David Jarvis, ESA’s Head of New Materials and Energy Research, at a press conference at the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15. The AMAZE project – Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste and Efficient Production of High-Tech Metal Products – involves 28 industrial partners across Europe.

ESA’s David Jarvis Speaks at AMAZE Press Conference

ESA-N. Vicente

David Jarvis, ESA’s Head of New Materials and Energy Research, at a press conference at the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15. The AMAZE project – Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste and Efficient Production of High-Tech Metal Products – involves 28 industrial partners across Europe.

3D Printing Expert Speaks at AMAZE Press Conference

ESA-N. Vicente

Hilde Loken Larsen, Head of Research and Development Activities, Norsk Titanium AS, addresses attendees at a press conference at the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15. The AMAZE project – Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste and Efficient Production of High-Tech Metal Products – involves 28 industrial partners across Europe.

AMAZE Expert Panel Speaks at Press Conference

ESA-N. Vicente

International experts presented the world’s largest metal 3D-printing project at the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15. AMAZE – Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste and Efficient Production of High-Tech Metal Products – involves 28 industrial partners across Europe.

Expert Shows 3D Printed Piece at AMAZE Press Conference

ESA-N. Vicente

Hilde Loken Larsen, Head of Research and Development Activities, Norsk Titanium AS, shows a #D printed piece during a press conference at the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15. The AMAZE project – Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste and Efficient Production of High-Tech Metal Products – involves 28 industrial partners across Europe.

3D-Printed Pieces on Display at AMAZE Conference

ESA-N. Vicente

3D printing builds a solid object from a series of layers, each one printed on top of the last. This ‘additive manufacturing’ technique produces very complex structures with minimal waste and maximum flexibility. Pieces like the examples in this photo were shown in the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15 where international experts presented the world’s largest metal 3D-printing project, lead by ESA and the EU. AMAZE – Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste & Efficient Production of High-Tech Metal Products – involves 28 industrial partners across Europe.

David Jarvis at AMAZE Press Event

ESA-N. Vicente

David Jarvis, ESA’s Head of New Materials and Energy Research, smiles at a press conference at the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15. The AMAZE project – Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste and Efficient Production of High-Tech Metal Products – involves 28 industrial partners across Europe.

Improved Nacelle

EADS

Foreground: topology optimized A320 nacelle hinge demonstrator; background: conventional A320 nacelle hinge. This image was released Oct. 14, 2013

Titanium Printed Structure

Cranfield University

This sandwich structure aerofoil demonstrator is made of titanium and a product of 3D-printing. This image was released Sept. 3, 2013

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