Fruitful use of 3D printing and composite material in the creation of Space qualified PocketQube deployer

Recently high-tech SME based in Glasgow (Scotland) Alba Orbital needed to build an updated version of their Pocketqube satellite deployer, AlbaPod 2.0.
The aims of the project were to improve on previous designs in terms of weight, manufacturability, access and incorporate a number of safety features.
Alba Orbital turn to CRP Technology for the manufacturing of the deployer, as the Italian-based 3D printing company has built a considerable experience supplying cutting-edge solutions for space key industry leaders using its patented Windform TOP-LINE composite materials. Most of Windform TOP-LINE composite materials are suitable for space applications and have passed outgassing tests at NASA and ESA.

Selective Laser Sintering process and Windform XT 2.0 Carbon composite material have been chosen to guarantee the success of the project.
Alba Orbital team say, "as the product needed to withstand a launch to space while containing several satellites, the pod needed to withstand high vibrations, and in the worst scenario, contain any satellite that breaks free internally. Windform XT 2.0's toughness and strength make it a perfect candidate for this use case."

CRP Technology manufactured in a short time AlbaPod v2, an extremely light weight flight proven 6P (Up to 6 satellites) 3D printed deployer for Pocketqube compatible satellites, with a mass of

Veronica Negrelli
CRP Technology Press Office Manager
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CRP Technology is headquartered in Modena, Italy. It is distinguished by its know-how in Selective Laser Sintering technology. It offers part production for short- and low-run production, and prototyping services with advanced 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing solutions using Windform TOP-LINE range of high performance composite materials. As a material provider, CRP Technology develops, manufactures and sells to OEMs its proprietary Windform TOP-LINE composite materials for Laser Sintering technology.
CRP Technology specific application fields including but are not limited to: automotive and motorsports, design, aerospace, UAVs, marine, entertainment, defense, and packaging.

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