Scientists on the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully 3D printed a metal part in space - an out-of-this-world first. The achievement is significant, as this 3D fabrication capability is thought to be key for the success of future long-duration missions.

In an experiment that sounds about as safe as bobbing for fries, ESA carried out the first-ever 3D metal printing in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Built with Airbus, the Metal 3D Printer completed the first of four test shapes.

By being able to 3D print metal objects in microgravity, space agencies will be able to re-supply parts and other necessities during long durations in space.

Markforged Holding Corp. has introduced the FX10 Metal Kit, a print engine that allows the FX10 industrial 3D printer to print both metal filaments and composites with continuous fiber reinforcement.

In a groundbreaking advancement for space exploration, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully 3D-printed a metal part in space for the first time. This achievement marks a major milestone in the development of in-orbit manufacturing capabilities,

Astronauts from the European Space Agency (ESA) have managed to 3D-print items out of metal for the first time, the agency recently announced. Until this breakthrough, orbital additive processes could only build stuff using plastic filament.