Made in Space to Develop 3D Printer with Robotic Arm for NASA

Made In Space will be playing a key role in a NASA project that could completely revolutionize manufacturing in space by developing a 3D printer capable of working in the vacuum of space that will be equipped with a robotic arm. The two-year-long, $20 million NASA project will culminate in a live, orbital demonstration of Archinaut’s ability to create large, complex structures sometime in 2018. In-orbit manufacturing and fabrication could revolutionize the design of spacecraft and orbital technology by no longer requiring space-bound structures be made to withstand the vibrational and acoustic forces experienced during launch. It would also offer NASA the option of only needing to launch materials used for 3D printers and a components like sensors, electronics and batteries into orbit, which could be assembled into satellites or equipment in orbit. You can learn more about Archinaut over on 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/121831/nasa-made-in-space-archinaut/
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