3D printing for faster satellite tooling

To produce these tools and means such as integration frames, multi-purpose trolley, the use of FFF 3D printing method with innovative polymer materials has been increasingly employed at the CNES. Initially starting with a single-material printer in 2014, the CNES’ additive manufacturing laboratory has rapidly evolved due to high demand and the number of parts to be produced.

According to the company, the INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 610HT is the first INTAMSYS 3D printer that has been integrated into CNES’ space studies. Later on, FUNMAT PRO 410 was also added recently to complement its current range of printers within the same laboratory.