New lab at Glasgow University simulates space to test 3D printed parts for orbital safety

A new testing centre at University of Glasgow is simulating the conditions of outer space to help prevent 3D printed parts from becoming sources of high-speed orbital debris. Housed at the university’s James Watt School of Engineering, the NextSpace Testrig lab is designed to assess whether materials like metals, polymers and ceramics can survive extreme […]

May 23, 2025 - 11:25
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New lab at Glasgow University simulates space to test 3D printed parts for orbital safety
A new testing centre at University of Glasgow is simulating the conditions of outer space to help prevent 3D printed parts from becoming sources of high-speed orbital debris. Housed at the university’s James Watt School of Engineering, the NextSpace Testrig lab is designed to assess whether materials like metals, polymers and ceramics can survive extreme […]