TGV proposes to build a modular testbed that can scale ultrasonic additive manufacturing and test multiple material combinations in vacuum conditions. A lighter smaller sonotrode will be developed which will be tracable to testing on ISS or future space platforms but can serve to mature solid state welding designs and concepts in the current era. Potential NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words): This is an enabling technology for large structure, deep space missions or lunar bases. Potential Non-NASA Applications (Limit 1500 characters, approximately 150 words): This is enabling technology for large civilian commercial space stations.
