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Optimising Space Manufacturing through 3D Printing: An Interview with Peter Sefont

November 17, 2023 • Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom • Episode 58

An interview with Peter Sefont, Technical Director for Zenith Tecnica, a contract manufacturer specialising in Titanium 3D Printing using Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technology. Zenith Tecnica produces a myriad of additively manufactured parts for industries around the world; including large structural hardware for spacecraft and satellites.

Peter graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelors of Engineering – Mechatronics degree and has also worked for Fisher and Paykel Healthcare prior to joining the Zenith Tecnica team.

Recently, Zenith Tecnica manufactured space components for NASA's highly anticipated Psyche asteroid mission.

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Zenith Tecnica
Psyche Mission
Press Release on Psyche Mission

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