{"id":53001,"date":"2024-01-28T00:01:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T23:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=53001"},"modified":"2024-01-26T19:21:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T18:21:54","slug":"top5-videos-stargate-3d-printing-advances-terranr-260120244","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/top5-videos-stargate-3d-printing-advances-terranr-260120244\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Videos: Stargate 3D Printing Advances Terran R Rocket for Space Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Welcome to our weekly roundup of the Top 5 most compelling 3D printing videos. This week\u2019s edition kicks off with a fascinating look into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/relativity-space-140-million-3d-printed-rocket-051020194\/\">Relativity Space&#8217;s use of 3D printing<\/a>, employing their Stargate technology at NASA&#8217;s Stennis Space Center to craft unique components for the 3D printed Terran R rocket. In the second spotlight, <span class=\"ui-provider bzb bzc ayl bzd bze bzf bzg bzh bzi bzj bzk bzl bzm bzn bzo bzp bzq bzr bzs bzt bzu bzv bzw bzx bzy bzz caa cab cac cae caf cag cah cai caj\" dir=\"ltr\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes&#8217;<\/span> video features John Mikesh, a computational designer at GENx, unraveling how their team harnesses 3D printing, specifically X-Generative Design within 3DEXPERIENCE by CATIA. Moving forward, we are given a detailed tutorial through the 3D printing process of &#8216;Thinky,&#8217; the ThinkFun dragon, employing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus. Our exploration deepens with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/formlabs-is-now-a-multi-billion-dollar-company-200520215\/\">Formlabs<\/a> webinar hosted by Ubaid Mithawalla, delving into the transformative impact of 3D printing, specifically SLA and SLS technologies, on unmanned vehicle development. Lastly, Labomed Inc. showcases its integration of two Stratasys FDM\u2122 F170 3D printers to elevate manufacturing quality and speed within the medical industry.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Top 1: Relativity Space&#8217;s Stargate Technology in 3D Printing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We start with a video exploring how Relativity Space uses 3D printing, specifically their Stargate technology at NASA&#8217;s Stennis Space Center, to print unique components for their Terran R reusable rocket. Attempting to build the world&#8217;s first entirely 3D printed rocket, the company aims to not only bring large-scale, 3D printing to the field of orbital rocket manufacturing, but further space exploration through their rocket technology. In pursuit of this ambition, Relativity Space is turning to 3D printing to propel us into the cosmic frontier.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zYl3gjP3UTE?si=_VwaJ4jOysstOCM9\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Top 2: How GENx Uses 3DEXPERIENCE Platform<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this video by <span class=\"ui-provider bzb bzc ayl bzd bze bzf bzg bzh bzi bzj bzk bzl bzm bzn bzo bzp bzq bzr bzs bzt bzu bzv bzw bzx bzy bzz caa cab cac cae caf cag cah cai caj\" dir=\"ltr\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/span>, John Mikesh, a computational designer at GENx, details how GENx utilizes 3D printing, particularly X-Generative Design within 3DEXPERIENCE by CATIA, to boost efficiency in complex projects. He begins by outlining the tool&#8217;s capability to break down intricate shapes into individual components, highlighting its efficiency and consistency across various projects. Mikesh also underscores the impactful role of 3D printing in advancing architectural and manufacturing workflows within the company.<\/p><div class=\"dnati-inside-article-leaderboard\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"dnati-2248142739\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/app.swapcard.com\/login\/event\/additiv-defense-2026\/ticket\/VGlja2V0VHlwZV83MDM4MQ==\/page\/UmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uRm9ybV81NjE4Ng==\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LB\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/LB.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"850\" height=\"150\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fwSOW-b7Hq4?si=zXngO-cUKLLOq51P\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Top 3: 3D Printed Optical Illusions &#8211; ThinkFun Dragon<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Next in line, we&#8217;re presented with a video by content creator Uncle Jessy, showing us how to 3D print and construct our own optical illusion. Employing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus, Uncle Jessy provides a detailed tutorial on crafting &#8216;Thinky,&#8217; the ThinkFun dragon with eyes that follow you from every angle. Designed by the magician Jerry Andrus, this optical illusion has experienced a resurgence in popularity, generating significant interest across social media platforms in recent months.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qbkP3PxA13s?si=RZax9payFPkpP_q0\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Top 4: Formlabs Webinar: Advancing Unmanned Systems<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our next video delves into the impact of 3D printing, specifically SLA and SLS technologies, on unmanned vehicle development. Hosted by Application and Field Service Engineer Ubaid Mithawalla, this Formlabs webinar outlines the key advantages of incorporating 3D printing in unmanned systems, providing insights into increased customizability, enhanced performance, better functionality, and improved adaptability.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5BYVoHhLknQ?si=t6WkxX8P4PAIUhpu\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Top 5: Labomed Inc. Embraces Stratasys F170 3D Printing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We conclude with a video from Labomed Inc., a prominent global medical device brand. The design team at Labomed has seamlessly integrated two Stratasys FDM\u2122 F170 3D printers to elevate manufacturing quality and speed among their top-tier medical equipment, recognized among the top 10 brands globally. The video highlights how these printers are crucial in rapidly producing prototypes for various medical fields, including ophthalmology, gynecology, and ENT.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MCo3rPfPloM?si=amqTifMxeKm-wWO4\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><center><\/center><\/center><br \/>\nWhich video was your favorite this week? Have you heard of the Stargate 3D printer before? 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