In-space 3D Printing and Recycling
World Maker Faire 2017
MAKERS
Adam Wentworth
Lab Manager of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Connecticut Advisor of the UCONN 3D Printing Club Certified Solidworks Professional & Educator Interested in Additive Manufacturing for Energy and Bio applications
Zane Grady
UCONN Materials Science & Engineering senior NASA internship recipient Two-time exhibitor at NYC World Maker Faire (UCONN 3DPC/MSE) Space exploration & astronomy fanatic
Francis Almonte
UCONN Materials Science & Engineering senior UCONN 3D Printing Club member
Ryan Vernlund
UCONN Materials Science & Engineering senior UCONN 3D Printing Club Secretary
Andrew Nguyen
UCONN Materials Science & Engineering senior Pratt & Whitney Additive Manufacturing intern
2017 NASA XHAB Academic Innovation Challenge recipients from UCONN are showing off their results from a year of 3D printer automation development. Their next challenge includes evaluating the ability to recycle various plastics.
What inspired you to make this project?:
Our reception of the NASA XHAB Challenge, background as an educator, and prior experience at Maker Faire, knowing the supreme source of innovation and community that would be of great advantage and public interest.
