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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
The OreSat0 payload
3D PRINTINGSMALL SATS
How to improve design, enhance vibration and thermal performance in small satellites using industrial 3D printing and composite materials
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t is commonly known that cube satellites and small satellites are providing an effective alternative to larger, more expensive satellites for those companies, universities and teams interested in launching their payloads into orbit.
As demand to access to space grows, engineers are adapting these small structures to provide new achievements and goals, so it’s reasonable to say that the
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production and launch of small satellites is revolutionising the Space industry. Additive manufacturing technology not only helps this radical change to be fulfilled, but has itself reached new heights with the production of structural components for the new generation of space craft. Tese heights have been reached thanks to the combination with advanced composites as manufacturing materials.
DESIGNING WITH AM Additive manufacturing is often faster than designing and producing a tool for traditional manufacturing technologies. Furthermore, 3D printing gives more flexibility in the timeline to make design improvements and being able to think outside of limitations caused by traditional tooling. Tis choice makes it possible to substantially reduce the costs and is very convenient in terms of timing
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