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DE 24/7 Summit 2025 Preview: How a Bag of Potato Chips Led to an Efficient Ejection Mechanism

Fabien Chancel, industrial designer and engineer, took up the mission to design a reliable ejection mechanism for high-altitude probes, and found inspiration in an unlikely source.
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Advanced Simulation Takes Flight at NAFEMS Aerospace Seminar

FAA, NASA execs headline NAFEMS event with a focus on advanced simulation and AI-based surrogate modeling.

Synopsys, Cesium Collaborate with NASA to Build a Digital Twin of the Moon

May 28, 2026 · Ansys, Cesium collaborate with NASA Glen Research Center to build a digital twin of the moon to test and establish WiFi network

NASA Invites QuesTek Innovations to Build Toolkit in ICMD Software

May 18, 2026 · The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) award supports QuesTek's development of ASTRO-Grav (Alloy Simulation Toolkit for Robust Optimization in Low Gravity), a new modeling and optimization framework.

Titomic and NASA Enter Space Act Agreement

February 13, 2026 · The initial evaluation by NASA will assess characteristics of Titomic-produced parts for potential use in aerospace applications.

DE 24/7 Summit 2025 Preview: How a Bag of Potato Chips Led to an Efficient Ejection Mechanism

October 28, 2025 · Fabien Chancel, industrial designer and engineer, took up the mission to design a reliable ejection mechanism for high-altitude probes, and found inspiration in an unlikely source.

Advanced Simulation Takes Flight at NAFEMS Aerospace Seminar

September 30, 2025 · FAA, NASA execs headline NAFEMS event with a focus on advanced simulation and AI-based surrogate modeling.

NASA Grants SBIR to Remcom for Simulation of Space Project

September 25, 2025 · Specifically, Remcom has received a new Small Business Innovation Research Phase I contract from NASA to develop enhanced wireless channel modeling capabilities for antennas mounted on astronaut spacesuits and lunar vehicles.

EOS and NASA Ink Space Act Agreement

August 6, 2025 · The Additive Minds Academy, in partnership with NASA, to help expand access to industrial 3D printing through technical knowledge and practical skills.

NASA Hands Out Simulation and Advanced Software Services Contract

July 17, 2025 · The Simulation and Advanced Software Services II (SASS II) contract includes services from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2030, with a maximum potential value not to exceed $150 million.

NASA Turns to 3D Printing for New Thermal Management Solutions

June 3, 2025 · NASA is collaborating with 3D Systems, Penn State and Arizona State on new heat mitigation solutions for spacecraft. The project involves 3D Systems' DMP solutions, Oqton software, and new shape memory alloys.

AMUG Announces Keynote Speakers for 2025 Conference

January 24, 2025 · Ryan Watkins and Joe Scarbo will share space exploration and performance vehicle journeys.

NASA Funds Research Projects Advancing STEM Career Development

August 19, 2024 · Monies will support projects related to career development opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students, NASA reports.

NASA Partners with Elementum 3D, RPM Innovations

July 29, 2024 · The NASA-funded Reactive Additive Manufacturing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (RAMFIRE) project’s goal was to transition rocket engine technology to a laser powder-directed energy deposition (LP-DED) process.

Protolabs Answers NASA Generative Design Project Call

July 17, 2024 · Digital manufacturing leader meets challenge from NASA engineers to rapidly manufacture a generatively designed space travel apparatus; delivers part in 36 hours, Protolabs reports.

NASA Reports Leadership Changes

July 16, 2024 · Dr. Kurt Vogel retires, with two leaders stepping in to acting administrative roles.

NASA Picks Elementum 3D for Co-License of High-Temp Alloy

May 22, 2024 · The 3D printable high-temperature metal superalloy material will be offered to OEMs of airplanes and rockets, according to Elementum 3D.

Experimenting at Stratospheric Levels

February 12, 2024 · Student Competition Profile: The NASA TechRise Student Challenge

Large-Scale 3D Printed Construction Turns to the Moon

December 12, 2023 · LSU Construction Management is partnering with NASA to explore lunar materials for extraterrestrial construction.

Next-Gen: Shooting for the Moon

November 29, 2023 · Next-GenStudent Competition Profile: NASA SUITS Competition

In-Space Bioprinting Tackles Human Knee Meniscus

September 12, 2023 · Redwire successfully 3D bioprints the first human knee meniscus in orbit on the International Space Station (ISS), opening the door to improved treatments for meniscal injuries.

3D Systems Verifies Performance of NASA’s Super Alloy GRX-810

April 21, 2023 · Through GRX-810's oxide dispersion strengthening mechanism it can offer a combination of strength, ductility, creep life and heat resistance.


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