Anisoprint Digest September 2022 Edition
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This is the latest issue of our monthly Anisoprint Digest and again we're recapping all the exciting things that have happened in the past weeks. And here we go... ??
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???? What a milestone!
Our participation in the first global Startup Support Programme dedicated to space resources has now made us?officially ESRIC Alumni!???
During the active selection process, we've had the chance to work on much more than our key project -?composite fiber 3D printing for microgravity conditions. We also?signed an MoU with Nanoracks and pitched our project live at the Space Resources Week in Luxembourg. Watch a video of our journey here!
?Aside from being a fantastic learning experience, this also was an amazing pleasure! We're sending a huge THANK YOU to the whole European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) Startup Programme team. See you in space! ????
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??? There are 4,852 operating satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Did you know? Google and Elon Musk’s SpaceX alone plan to launch some?50,000 CubeSats?in this decade...?
Cube Satellites are a type of?Nano Satellite?based around a form factor consisting of 10 cm cubes. They have a?mass of max. 2kg per unit?and can be launched into orbit for scientific experiments or to test spacecraft technologies and minimize risks.?
?? Their frames are usually machined from aluminum. That's why we developed an enhanced design of a?space-ready CubeSat with carbon fiber reinforcement and topological optimization. With an enhanced design and directional reinforcement — customized fiber paths — the weight of the designed housing is only 200.6 grams, which is?49.7% less than the weight of similar aluminum?ones produced by traditional manufacturing methods. Read more here!
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?? Is 3D printing really 3-dimensional?
Despite its name, 3D printing is actually?more like 2.5D, even though it produces three-dimensional objects. The printhead and nozzle will move?only in planar coordinates?when the material is layered horizontally on the build plate.
??? Most 3D printers have either a moving table or a moving head, or both. Composer, our continuous fiber 3D printer, follows the same principle. However, there exist?robotic arm solutions that allow the printhead to move freely in the hemisphere?and print parts of complex shapes, without additional supports, molds, and tools.
??? Sneak a peek at our long-term R&D project for manufacturing non-planar continuous fiber reinforced composites with a?6-axis printer!
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?? It's the end-users perspective that matters most
Our Composer A4 printer has been reviewed by Top 3D Shop Inc .?The review covers specifics of the printer's use, limitations, and peculiarities?without boring you with a number of charts, formulas, and terminology.
??? We think it's must view! Get ready for a 360-degree tour of the composer and check out the full?28 (!!) minute video?right here!?
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?? Become part of our story: We're hiring!
We're continuing to grow and are looking for a new?Head of Software?to join our team. If you know anyone that might be interested, let us know.?
?? Location:?Remote
Check out our opening and apply to join our team today. And if you have questions about the role, please reach out to our CEO Fedor Antonov:[email protected]
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?? And that's it! Drop us a line and let us know how you liked this newsletter. See you next month for another issue of Anisoprint Digest. Stay tuned!
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2 年Excellent and instructive monthly update. Thanks for sharing ??
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2 年In my opinion one of the most curious digests! Robots, bicycles, space - 3 out of 3 ??