标题：Thales Alenia Space takes 3D printing into series production for satellites and spacecraft
参考译名：泰利斯阿莱尼亚太空公司将3D打印技术应用于卫星和航天器的系列生产
简介：We’ve reported before on 3D printing technology being used to make parts for satellites and other spacecraft, and this trend looks set to continue in the future, with Thales Alenia Space being one of the major companies leading the way.
The company, which is a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, first began taking advantage of 3D printing back in April 2015. Its TurkMenAlem MonacoSat satellite was launched with a 3D printed aluminum antenna support, and since then every satellite it sends into orbit has a similarly lightweight 3D printed antenna support, as well as 3D printed reflector fittings.
The Koreasat 5A and 7 telecommunication satellites, orbited in 2017, featured the largest 3D-printed spacecraft parts ever made in Europe at the time. Today, Thales Alenia Space is taking 3D printing into series production to make components for telecom satellites built on the company’s new all-electric Spacebus Neo platform.
来源：Mar 22, 2019
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