ESA has returned the first metal 3D-printed part made in space, a major step toward self-sufficient space missions. The first metal 3D-printed part ever manufactured in orbit has returned to Earth.

The medium the team is using for their metallic 3D prints is an alloy of 75% gallium ... of today into something much more like the Star Trek replicators of tomorrow.

Researchers have found special atomic patterns called quasicrystals in 3D-printed aluminum alloys. Quasicrystals increase the strength of 3D-printed aluminum, the researchers discovered, making it ...

Research on the International Space Station is helping to develop the capability to address multiple needs using 3D printing. Metal 3D Printer, a current investigation from ESA (European Space ...

Like most of us, [Clem] wants to 3D print in metal. Metal 3D printers do exist, but they are generally way out of reach for most of us garage hackers. As an alternative, [Clem] uses a homebrew ...

The new AIDED framework optimizes laser 3D printing to enhance the accuracy and robustness of the finished product. This advancement aims to produce higher quality metal parts for industries ...