3D printing is key for the successful colonization of Mars

( Natural News ) When humans finally take over Mars, it will be with the help of 3D printing technology. Additive manufacturing will provide invaluable services during the colonization of the Red Planet , including the all-important role of shielding colonists from deadly cosmic radiation. Traditional manufacturing lines are limited to building a single product. A 3D printer, on the other hand, can change the design it is producing at any time. Furthermore, a printer will be able to create very complicated shapes that cannot be produced by injection molding or computer-controlled cutting techniques. Boeing discovered that 3D printing could make honeycomb shapes that are stronger than conventional struts. These structures are also lighter and need less materials to make. Meanwhile, GE has tested printed parts in its new, high-performance jet engine . The engine company reported that the parts could withstand the rough conditions of the engine, which are comparable to the harsh environment of outer space and Mars. Additive printers have already been deployed aboard the International Space Station. There, they make special tools for the resident astronauts. NASA is also looking for habitat designs that can be printed on Mars with raw materials harvested from the spot. Taking only 3D printers aboard a spaceship made from light yet strong additive parts will save a lot of space and weight. (Related: Scientists create a “bionic mushroom” that produces electricity .) Experts believe we should turn over 3D printing design jobs to AI The process of 3D printing is a digital one. You select a digital file that contains the design you want the printer to make. You can also edit the file in order to modify certain parts of the product to suit the task at hand. Support our mission and protect your health: Organic Seeds of […]

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