3D printers will work on the ISS International Space Station

Three-dimensional printing technology (3D) will operate in space and such a device is being researched by US-made Made In Space in collaboration with the US National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA). created exclusively for the International Space Station (ISS).

>>>NASA brings 3D printers to work in space

Tests for 3D printers in a zero gravity environment have been started since 2011 and continue this year. If it goes through this stage, it will be deployed to space stations.

Unlike conventional 3D printers, the new 3D printer called Zero-G Experiment will operate in space, in weightless condition and compact in size. Its mission is to 'produce' replacement equipment and parts on the space station in a vacuum.

According to the idea, putting 3D printers on the ISS station will increase the safety of the expedition, reduce the time the crew has to stop operating and the cost of launches because the volume of orders from orbit will decrease .

The first 3D printer was produced in 1984. This machine automatically uses plastic to make products based on a predetermined drawing. But only recently has three-dimensional printers grown.

As planned, 3D printers will be posted to the ISS Station in 2014 to check whether the data through past and current tests is accurate.