Boeing unveils 3D-printed solar array substrates that cut satellite build time by 50%
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Boeing's new 3D-printed solar array substrates for satellites reduce production time by 50%, cutting up to six months from typical build cycles. The innovation integrates features like harness paths directly into panels, eliminating separate parts and complex assembly steps while using Spectrolab solar cells on Millennium-built satellites, with market availability expected by 2026.
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