Boeing’s new high-throughput small satellite 3D printing factory, the ongoing global “star factory” boom

3D printingThere are two main logics in realizing the realization of lightweight structures for satellites: one is to use lightweight materials, such as plastics instead of metals. Engineering plastics can meet higher requirements in terms of mechanical properties, durability, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, etc., and are more convenient to process and can replace metal materials.two is3D printingLattice structure or topology optimization design, lattice design can simultaneously reduce material in critical areas of the part to reduce weight, doing so sometimes does reduce the overall strength of the part, but it can increase the strength