Additive electronics and future of spacecrafts and deployed structured?

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Additive electronics and future of spacecrafts and deployed structured? Watch this video of the talk from Anthony DeCicco how printed sensors are crucial, saving technician time/effort, and how ink technology is becoming reliable and high quality enough for these long lifetime (15+++ year) applications.....

Join us at TechBlick USA show on 11&12 June to learn how additive electronics will enable in-space manufacturing. Explore the program here

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🌌 Monitoring Deployed Space Structures

• Monitoring the performance of large, deployed space structures over time is a significant challenge, requiring numerous strain sensors across the structure.

• Solution: Printing sensors directly onto structures could drastically reduce technician time and streamline production.

🖋️ Advancements in Ink Technology

• Tremendous progress in ink technology and reliability, thanks to efforts by academia and industry consortiums like NextFlex.

• Focus is shifting toward print quality and long-term reliability for advanced applications.

🚀 Durability for Space Missions

• Spacecraft components must endure lifetimes of 15+ years, with some geosatellites already surpassing 25 years.

• Degradation impacts performance, thermal management, and spacecraft operations—making reliability critical.

⚡ Approaching Bulk Conductivity

• Recent advancements in reactive ink printing have achieved ~85% bulk conductivity, marking a significant step forward.

• The next challenge: Understanding the effects of long-term usage on these printed components in extreme conditions.

🔭 Future of Spacecraft Production

• Combining printed sensor technology with high reliability opens doors to innovative, efficient, and long-lasting spacecraft designs.