Project Title: Development of coatings and components on additively manufactured materials for space applications
Project Description:
This project aims to develop functional coatings and components suitable for space applications. The materials will be fabricated using additive manufacturing such as 3D printing for substrates and dispense printing for coatings and components. Stimuli responsive materials will be used to realize space applications such as hinges, truss and antennas. Components such as printed heaters will be coated to provide self-activating stimulus to the materials. The aim of the project is divided into the following objectives:
- Development and fabrication of homogeneous coatings on additively manufactured substrates for electrification
- Development and characterization of components such as heaters to perform stimuli responsive movements of 3D printed materials
- Ensuring space suitability of developed materials and devices
Project Collaborators:
Ing. Francesco Lumaca, Thales Alenia Space, Italy
Prof. Francesca Nanni, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy
Ing. Lorenzo Paleari, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy
For more information please contact Arvind Gurusekaran and Prof. Luisa Petti.