January 26, 2011 - CRP Technology will be in Rome on January 28, 2011 participating at the First Conference of the International Academy of Astronautics on University satellites missions and CubeSat workshop organized by the University La Sapienza.

The paper "Construction of a CUBESAT using Additive Manufacturing," describes the use of additive manufacturing and Windform XT to build a 2U CubeSat with integrated Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) propulsion on the RAMPART [RApid prototyped Mems Propulsion And Radiation Test, CUBEflow SATellite]. Windform XT is the material produced by CRP Technology a leader in the production and sale of Laser Sintering powder.

The development of this case study was carried out by CRP Technology along with its American headquarters, CRP USA. The RAMPART project is a collaborative effort lead by Gilbert Moore of Project Starshine and includes a prestigious list of academic and professional leaders in CubeSat technologies; Walter Holemans of Planetary Systems Corporation, Adam Huang of the University of Arkansas, Robert Twiggs of Morehead State University, David Klumpar of Montana State University, Wes Bradley of Analytical Graphics Inc, Jim White of Colorado Satellite Services, as well as other innovators in this field.

CRP Technology is proud of its involvement with aerospace technology leaders as they pursue ground breaking work with Additive Manufacturing in the fields of space exploration, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and propulsion systems. The significant performance of Windform, is allowing for new ways to construct these technologies and is proving to be a viable option for innovative design and compressed time cycles associated with other advanced Aerospace applications.

This paper examines the use of additive manufacturing and Windform XT to build a 2U CubeSat with an integrated warm gas Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) propulsion subsystem with magnetic stabilization for CubeSat orbital altitude adjustment. The RAMPART project uses additive manufacturing techniques to build a custom satellite structure at a fraction of the time of current methods. Materials developed by CRP Technology for use in Formula 1 and NASCAR, with improved mechanical and thermal properties are being adapted for use in space. This paper describes manufacturing techniques and design guidelines used to build the structure of the 2U CubeSat, and the flexibility of design when using additive manufacturing.

About CRP Technology
CRP Technology deals with the activity of additive manufacturing, operating in the field of motorsport, aerospace and aviation industries using its Windform SLS powder. The production and sale of this range of materials has made CRP Technology a leader in the field of rapid manufacturing in Italy and as a well-known materials innovator worldwide. CRP Technology is also involved in reverse engineering and key research and development projects where the additive manufacturing offers a significant advantage.

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www.crptechnology.com

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