SPACEID 671179

Astronomical Mirrors

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Industry: Space
Year: 2022
Country: Germany

Summary

A proof-of concept 3D printed ceramic deformable mirror.

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Technology Details

Printer Technology: NPJ
Printer Category: Material Jetting
Material: Alumina Composite
Feedstock Form: Liquid

Process Steps

Printer category: Material Jetting

1
Step 1Printing
Technology
NPJ
Material
Alumina Composite
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Application Profile

Cost per Part

€€€€

€100–€499.99

Indicative single unit production cost at time of manufacture.

Complexity

Moderate

Requires basic problem-solving and routine skills.

Project Scale

On Demand

Product Type

Component

Project Field

Industrial

Sustainability Rating

★☆☆

Can depend heavily on virgin fossil fuels, produce harmful emissions, and yield non-recyclable materials. Involves high energy consumption during material manufacturing. As an AM material, requires some re-processing after use. This rating relates to the technology type only. The design, purpose and longevity of the entire object can offset any of the technology type's negative sustainability credentials.

User Level

Professional

Key Advantages

Rapid Design Development

Points of Interest

Agility

Recognition

Press

Providers Involved

Providers

AdmatecHardware Manufacturer

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