Morningbird Space presents 3D printer with support from NASA

Morningbird Space Corporation announces the launch of its 3D printer, the Electronic Alchemy eforge Series 3.1, capable of printing functional electronic devices on demand.

The development and commercialization of this advanced additive manufacturing technology has been supported by a series of STTR and SBIR contracts with NASA and a research partnership with the AAMU-RISE Foundation at Alabama A&M University.

This development represents a significant advance in additive manufacturing technology by enabling on-demand printing of electronics through the use of multi-tool and multi-material 3D printing in a Fusion Deposition Modeling (FDM) device. This capability promises great potential in various industries, from aerospace and biomedical technology to dental and medical devices, rapid prototyping and the Department of Defense.

“The Electronic Alchemy eforge series 3.1 represents dedication by our team to make science fiction science reality,” says Morningbird Space founder and co-inventor of the eforge, Dr. Chance M. Glenn. “NASA’s support through SBIR/STTR contracts, represents the United States’ commitment to innovation and commercialization, at its finest. The launch of our electronic 3D printer is a clear representation of this.”

The eforge 3D printer from Morningbird Space Corporation is based on advanced principles and utilizes a proprietary printing process, material filaments and a special slicing process (US Patent No. 11,299,642). Morningbird is also credited with printing the world’s first diode and transistor on an FDM device.

Applications of the eforge 3D printer are diverse. In education, it enables hands-on STEM learning and the prototyping and sharing of electronic devices among K12 to higher education institutions and maker spaces. In the medical field, it offers the potential to create customized electronic devices such as smart dentures or wearable medical sensors tailored to individual patient needs. In manufacturing, it facilitates rapid prototyping and the production of complex electronic components, streamlining the development process and reducing time-to-market for new products. Military applications include the creation of lightweight, integrated electronic systems for military applications, including sensors and communication devices.