– 3D-Modelle & 3D-Drucker –

Given NASA’s unique needs for highly custom­ized spacecraft and instrument components, additive manufacturing, or „3D printing,“ offers a compelling alternative to more traditional manufacturing approaches.

NASA sees industry – rather than themselves – as „driving the additive manufacturing train.“ That’s according to Ted Swanson, the assistant chief for technology for Goddard’s Mechanical Systems Division and the center’s point of contact for 3D manufacturing.
(…weiter auf 3ders.org)