Very cool!
1 posted on
12/21/2014 1:25:28 PM PST by
shove_it
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To: shove_it
Scheme is to do this for aircraft parts on carriers.
Reduce inventory.
Need 3d parts to meet flight certified criteria, however.
2 posted on
12/21/2014 1:27:36 PM PST by
Scrambler Bob
(/s /s /s /s /s, my replies are "liberally" sprinkled with them behind every word and letter.!)
To: null and void
3 posted on
12/21/2014 1:27:41 PM PST by
OneWingedShark
(Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
To: shove_it
The other astronauts now have their own requests.
4 posted on
12/21/2014 1:30:02 PM PST by
ClearCase_guy
(Democrats have a lynch mob mentality. They always have.)
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5 posted on
12/21/2014 1:33:40 PM PST by
cyn
(Benghazi.)
To: shove_it
3-D printing combined with asteroid mining could be the genesis of a great leap in human space flight.
7 posted on
12/21/2014 1:37:42 PM PST by
cripplecreek
(You can't half ass conservatism.)
To: shove_it
That’s nice.
When can I print a new pair of custom ski boots?
9 posted on
12/21/2014 1:40:56 PM PST by
Regulator
To: shove_it; SunkenCiv
Indeed, VERY COOL!!
This is revolutionary technology!!! I can’t wait to see how it will apply to firearms components!
I expect governments/TPTB will look to regulate the hell out of this, as it will threaten their very existence in many ways.
10 posted on
12/21/2014 1:42:30 PM PST by
KoRn
(Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
To: shove_it
Next order: One T-bone. Medium rare.
15 posted on
12/21/2014 1:48:07 PM PST by
maine-iac7
(Christian is as Christian does - by their fruits ye shall know them.)
To: shove_it
17 posted on
12/21/2014 1:52:26 PM PST by
4yearlurker
(Some people say that experts agree!!)
To: shove_it
Just like the Jetsons cartoon, dial it in, and presto, the product is there.
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24 posted on
12/21/2014 2:19:11 PM PST by
9thLife
To: shove_it
Not a ratchet wrench. It’s a short breaker bar shaped like a ratchet wrench. There is no moving parts in it. And I’m sure it will likely strip or break after any serious use. Purely a NASA PR stunt.
26 posted on
12/21/2014 2:26:27 PM PST by
anymouse
(God didn't write this sitcom we call life, he's just the critic.)
To: shove_it
“3D-printed a ratcheting socket wrench”
“The socket wrench we just manufactured”
Was it really ratcheting? It doesn’t look like it. Maybe the second description is more correct.
28 posted on
12/21/2014 2:27:38 PM PST by
buridan
To: shove_it
Researchers will be comparing them to identical objects manufactured on the ground to study the effects of microgravity on the 3D-printing process. A big plus for 3D printing in space is the microgravity. I've had more than one failure trying to 3D print objects because of gravity's effects pulling down on freshly printed parts. Before printing your designs, you have to carefully plan support structures and decide which way to rotate the object in three dimensions and place it on the build table, to minimize effects of gravity. I hate the work in removing support structures after printing. No such need in space.
31 posted on
12/21/2014 2:54:30 PM PST by
roadcat
To: shove_it
Not bad, but can they email duct tape?
39 posted on
12/21/2014 4:34:25 PM PST by
sphinx
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40 posted on
12/21/2014 4:47:15 PM PST by
SgtHooper
(Anyone who remembers the 60's, wasn't there!)
To: shove_it
Yes.....this is indeed COOL!!!
42 posted on
12/21/2014 5:54:03 PM PST by
Ann Archy
(ABORTION....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: shove_it
One more big first for space travel I guess
45 posted on
12/21/2014 7:46:37 PM PST by
GeronL
(Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
To: shove_it
I saw them speak at Autodesk Univerty a few weeks ago. Got a pic with one of the team members. This really is amazing!
53 posted on
12/21/2014 8:25:24 PM PST by
vpintheak
(Keep calm and Rain Steel!)
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