In a few years from now, space stations could work like factories — thanks to advancements in 3D print technology. With these printers, anything needed in orbit could be 3D printed on the spot.

Dr Gilles Bailet tested his 3D printer on a zero-gravity flight On-board manufacturing for spacecraft is one small step closer with the development of new 3D printing technology in zero gravity.

On-board manufacturing for spacecraft is one small step closer with the development of new 3D printing technology in zero gravity. Dr Gilles Bailet, from the University of Glasgow's James Watt ...