NASA and 3D printing Sky-rocketing, Economist “Aerospace was one of the first industries to take up three-dimensional (3D) printing. This is because 3D printers are good at making things which are complex and lightweight. … So far, 3D-printed aerospace parts tend to be used in non-critical areas, such as brackets or ducts. Now NASA has shown that the technology is capable of a far more demanding role: making rocket engines.” […]

NASA GRC Solicitation: Curiosity Rover Scale Models “NASA/GRC has a requirement for two (2) high quality 1/10th scale models and one (1) 1/5th scale model of the Curiosity Rover. NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Scale Model Company on a sole source basis due to the proprietary restrictions on drawings.” Keith’s note: “Proprietary restrictions on drawings”? Gee, I wonder were this company got the data for the drawings of […]