{"id":12152,"date":"2022-09-09T17:57:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T17:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1391251"},"modified":"2022-09-09T17:57:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T17:57:15","slug":"a-swedish-startup-is-plotting-to-bring-industrial-origami-to-outer-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=12152","title":{"rendered":"A Swedish startup is plotting to bring \u2018industrial origami\u2019 to outer space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ancient art of origami could have a future in space<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sweden\u2019s first astronaut <\/span>and the European Space Agency (ESA) this week unveiled a new project inspired by the paper-folding technique.<\/p>\n

The program will use technology designed by Swedish startup Stilfold<\/a>, a Swedish startup that\u2019s pioneered a manufacturing process called \u201cindustrial origami.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The technique uses robotic arms to fold sheets of steel over curves to form complex and lightweight shapes.<\/p>\n

Stilfold<\/a> previously used the approach to bridge an electric scooter<\/a>. According to the company, the techniques resulted in 70% fewer components, a 40%  reduction in weight, 20% lower material costs, and 25% lower labor costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The team believes such savings could be particularly powerful in space.  they could allow complex structures to be constructed with minimal materials and components. In addition, it doesn\u2019t require any stamping or welding. <\/span><\/p>\n

Stilfold co-founder Jonas Nyvang envisions unfolding vehicles and food storage facilities in outer space.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t bring much to space, because it takes up limited room,\u201d  he told TNW. \u201c<\/span>The flexibility of our technology makes it possible to bring stacked sheets that you can store easily, and then create stuff by unfolding it when you\u2019re when there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To test the theory, Stilfold will work with Sweden\u2019s International Space Asset Acceleration Company<\/span><\/a> (ISSAC), a new organization <\/span>backed by the ESA and Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/p>\n

The team will now spend 12 months exploring the possibilities.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/a>Stilfold co-founders Jonas Nyvang and Tue Beijer. Credit: Stilfold<\/figcaption>