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Beyond pharmaceuticals, other high-precision manufacturing processes are considered prime candidates for microgravity environments. Crystallization stands out as a process that profoundly benefits from reduced gravitational influence. Silicon wafers, key components in semiconductors and fiber optics, and other advanced materials can potentially be produced with greater purity and structural integrity in space.
In these applications, the leverage gained from microgravity can lead to improved material properties and performance, opening pathways for next-generation electronics, photonics, and other high-tech sectors.