Additive Manufacturing: Space Mechanisms

This lecture covers additive manufacturing (3D printing) for space mechanisms, presented by Mr. Lionel Kiener, an expert from CSEM. It includes an introduction to 3D printing technologies, materials, design rules, and its applications in space. The lecture delves into various 3D printing technologies such as FDM, SLA, SLS, SLM, EBM, and DMD, explaining their working principles and applications. It also discusses the advantages of 3D printing in space, including mass reduction, lead time reduction, and the ability to print complex structures. The lecture further explores project development methodology, including the process from kick-off meeting to final review, with examples of slip ring and compliant mechanism development, testing, and inspection.