EU launches DIQAM project to qualify 3D-printed space components

The European Space Agency (ESA) has kicked off DIQAM, a 12-month digital qualification framework for additively manufactured space components. Software provider amsight will lead the project, with partners including ArianeGroup, Fraunhofer IAPT, APWORKS and ISPTech. The effort targets a Phase Change Material container for the Ariane 6 rocket and a propellant tank for a CubeSat.

• ESA launched the 12-month DIQAM project for digital qualification of 3D-printed parts
• amsight leads the project with ArianeGroup, Fraunhofer IAPT, APWORKS and ISPTech
• Components to be qualified include a PCM container for Ariane 6 and a CubeSat propellant tank
• The Exploration Company recently raised $450M Series C and a €760M ESA contract