3d systems partners with fleet space technologies to enable production of patch antennas for next generation satellites

Rock hill, south carolina, july 21, 2022 (globe newswire) -- today, 3d systems (nyse:ddd) announced a new collaboration with fleet space technologies which has led to the production of innovative rf patch antennas for use on their alpha satellite constellation. the combination of fleet space technologies' unique design along with the expertise of 3d systems' application innovation group (aig) allowed them to architect a complete additive manufacturing solution – which includes process development and bridge production on its dmp flex 350 – enabling the companies to move from fleet space's existing rf patch design to small batch production in just three weeks. fleet space technologies is bringing a dmp flex 350 printer into service at their headquarters in beverley, adelaide allowing the company to bring production of its patch antennas in-house. the printer will be used to create rf patch antennas for each of the alpha satellites operating in a constellation in low earth orbit as part of fleet space technologies' exosphere initiative for mining exploration with minimal environmental impact.
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