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In-space additive manufacturing is limited by microgravity fluid dynamics and alloy defects.

open Global / Unspecified, Global

3D-printing complex structural metal components in microgravity often results in porosity and micro-cracks. We need reliable thermal controls and melt-pool monitoring for zero-g metal and composite fabrication.

science-space global-unspecified microgravity in-space additive manufacturing limited fluid dynamics alloy defects metal health-biology fibers defect optical affordable structural

WS02089

By Ian Patel · 2026-07-22T08:00:00Z · Horizon: 2028

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