China3D printingNet news on September 13,NASAIs holding an innovation,toonullAntibacterial Challenge to create an aspheric surface3D printingMedical equipment and tools. From October 21st to 25th, the high school team will gather at the University of Nebraska to use Copper3D’s antimicrobial filament PLACTIVE to solve the problem of microbial risks in manned space residential areas.
Because space facilities can breed dangerous bacteria and weaken the astronaut’s immune system, these antibacterial tools are essential to keeping the habitat clean and safe.
The event is sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Co-organizations include NASA’s Nebraska Space Grant, Copper3D, 3D LifePrints and the University of Nebraska Center for Biomechanics.
Anti-microbial space challenge
Promote3D printingFor the application of antibacterial space, two types of products are sought: medical equipment (such as finger splints, catheters) and space tool parts
.All submitted works will be scored according to the following four criteria: innovation/uniqueness, suitability of space use, design quality andCan3D printingNature (quality, time, quantity of materials).
“This competition will inspire people to design innovative devices to help overcome the triggers of these challenges,” said Paul Fotheringham, one of the challenges and founders and CTOs of 3D LifePrints.
“I really believe that in order for humans to become an interplanetary species, we must use[Copper3D的抗菌长丝]Wait for technological advances to ensure that we are healthy enough to withstand the severe challenges brought about by space exploration,”
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Microbiological risks in manned space habitats
Although manned habitats such as the International Space Station (ISS) have existed for more than 20 years, deep space exploration missions and space colonization are still challenging. One of the main obstacles is to ensure a clean and safe living environment for the space station and transportation vehicles for long-term living.
Facilities like the ISS port and cultivate dangerous bacteria that are harmful to humans. Therefore, research began to show that astronauts experience immune system disorders, which is a syndrome related to decreased immunity.
In addition, under microgravity conditions, common bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus have high antibiotic resistance, which may lead to deadly space missions, which requires preventive measures to reduce microbial risks.
AI’s virtual design. SpaceFactory’s Martian habitat is called “MASHA”. The photo is from NASA.
3D printingAntibacterial material
3D printingThe use of technology is becoming more and more important for space exploration.Provide space 3D manufacturing functions, such as Made In Space3D printingMachine, there are many additional benefits, including cost and time reduction.In order to provide reliable services for bandwidth-intensive applications that power the space economy, SpaceX launched last year3D printingSatellite Telstar 19 VANTAGE.
3D printingThe materials company decided to deal with the microbiological risk.Funded by NASA’s Nebraska Space Foundation, Copper 3D developed antibacterial for astronauts3D printingFilament PLACTIVE. The properties of Copper 3D antibacterial material have been tested in a space environment.
“We believe in antibacterial3D printingIt will be the basis for ensuring safer and more successful space missions,” said Daniel Martínez Pereira, another challenge judge and Copper3D co-founder and innovation director.
Potential applications of these antimicrobial materials include medical equipment for deep-space astronauts in sleep hibernation cabins, temporary splints for fractures, personalized sanitation systems, and personalized wearable devices with biosensors.
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