Center Innovation Fund: GSFC CIF
3D Printing Complex Unitized Instrument Optical Benches and Metering Structures
Project Introduction
The objective of this project is to determine the engineering techniques required to manufacture complex, thin-shelled instrument structures. These techniques will be validated through the end-to-end development of a functional imaging instrument.
Anticipated Benefits
Instrument managers are notoriously conservative; Low TRL fabrication technologies are avoided due to cost unpredictability. Use of DMLS to fabricate entire unitary structures in a single build is low TRL but has the potential to drastically reduce mechanical segment costs through the reduction of component costs, and the reduction of integration and alignment time.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: GSFC CIF
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Project Duration
Start: Oct 2012
End: Sep 2013
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing
- TX12.4 Manufacturing
- TX12.4.2 Intelligent Integrated Manufacturing
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